Saint Anthony of Padua was born in 1195 in Lisbon, Portugal, as Fernando Martins de Bulhões. He loved the poor and was a mighty preacher. He died in 1232 in Padua, Italy, where he is entombed in the city’s great basilica.
Bake Bread for St Anthony Read Post »
By Bokang Tsoanamatsie, Photos: Thuto Matobo – The Lesotho Catholic Bishops Conference annually commemorates Blessed Joseph Gerard, though this year, the
Lesotho Catholic Church Commemorates Blessed Joseph Gerard Read Post »
The Feast of St Rita of Cascia, patroness of impossible causes, marital problems, domestic abuse, mothers, sickness, wounds and sterility
St Mark the Evangelist was an African who worked with St Peter and St Paul, and went on to found
St Mark, the Writer of a Gospel Read Post »
By Carol Glatz, CNS – With the death of Pope Francis, the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis, which was scheduled
Vatican announces Canonisation of Blessed Acutis is postponed Read Post »
By Justin McLellan, CNS – For centuries, pilgrims came to Assisi to walk in the footsteps of a saint who
In Historic Assisi, Pilgrims Seek Modern Witness of Holiness Read Post »
By Carol Glatz, CNS – During his long and fruitful pontificate, St John Paul II embraced the entire world, which
St John Paul II tirelessly served church, embraced world, cardinal says Read Post »
By Bokang Tsoanamatsie – The Congregation of Sisters of St Joseph of Hyacintha in Lesotho commemorated the solemnity of St
Sisters of St Joseph of Hyacintha celebrate St Joseph’s Feast Day Read Post »
Today is the Feast of the much-loved St Patrick, missionary and primary patron saint of Ireland 🙏
St Patrick’s Prayer Read Post »
