Catholics in Normandy commemorated the 100th anniversary of St. Thérèse’s of Lisieux’s canonization with three days of solemn celebrations May 16-18.
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St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine, is the patron saint of mothers, women in difficult marriages and alcoholics.
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Young people are especially drawn to Blessed Carlo Acutis, who will be canonized April 27, 2025.
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Pilgrims, poetry, and the patron saint of the emerald isle are featured in OSV News stories this week, so peruse at your pleasure, and don’t forget to pray for the …
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The invitation that Jesus gave to the rich young man in the Gospel of Matthew to “go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you shall have …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has declared as saints 16 Carmelite martyrs executed by guillotine during the French Revolution and confirmed the martyrdom and heroic virtues of five others …
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St. Thomas Aquinas’ skull traveling to Washington, seven Eastern states
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt JensenWASHINGTON (OSV News) — A touring relic will give the faithful in Washington and seven states a rare opportunity to venerate St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the greatest Christian theologians. …
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Faithful urged to take part in global novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux ahead of World Mission Sunday
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsNEW YORK (OSV News) — Ahead of World Mission Sunday Oct. 20, Hallow, the acclaimed prayer app, and the Pontifical Mission Societies USA are uniting to offer a global novena …
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Carmelites find St. Teresa of Ávila’s body still incorrupt after opening coffin for study of relics
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsALBA DE TORMES, Spain (OSV News) — The silver coffin of St. Teresa of Ávila was opened in Alba de Tormes Aug. 28 only to confirm her body has remained …
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National congress’s second night of Eucharistic revival: ‘Only love can make a saint’
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsINDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) — On the second night of the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis July 18, close to 50,000 Catholics prayed together, listened to touching personal testimonies and were …