In Expectation of the Canonization of Blessed Peter Faber
Some time within the next week, Pope Francis is expected to announce the canonization of one of his favorite Jesuits, Blessed Peter Faber. In anticipation of the event, share some information on the life of Peter Faber. Have your students…
Canonizations of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II
The Vatican has announced the canonization dates for Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II: Sunday April, 27, 2014, the Sunday after Easter. This date is also the worldwide celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, a feast instituted by Pope…
Mary: Queen of Heaven
Pope Pius closed a year-long Marian year in October of 1954 with the encyclical Ad Caeli Reginam recognizing the Queenship of Mary. The encyclical was unique too because it was the first time a pope had spoken on Mary's role in sharing…
St. Ignatius and the Jesuits
Wednesday, July 31, is the Feast Day of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The day is more significant this year because of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope in the history of the Church. Encourage your students to learn more about St. Ignatius and other…
St. Michael the Archangel Pray for the Church
In coming together last week to dedicate a beautiful new statue to honor St. Michael the Archangel. Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI remind the Church of the importance of angels as those who aid our journey to God's Kingdom.…
Celebrate Creation! “St. Francis and the Animals”
The following is an excerpt from The Catholic Spirit: An Anthology for Discovering Faith Through Literature, Art, Film, and Music entitled "St. Francis and the Animals" from the writings of Thomas of Celano. It has been adapted…
The Shepherd in Combat Boots: Father Emil J. Kapaun
It is not every day that a man who is a candidate for sainthood in the Catholic Church also receives the nation’s highest military award for valor, the Medal of Honor. Fr. Kapaun received this medal posthumously on April 11 for his service to…
Seven Saints for October
Some resources and questions to encourage your students to research the seven saints that will be canonized this month, including Saint Kateri Tekakwitha and Saint Marianne Cope.
The Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
The Vatican recently declared as venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheet (1895-1979), meaning he is on the path to canonization. He would be the first American-born male saint.
Three Different Feasts
Halloween, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day are often linked together as would make sense since they fall on consecutive days.