‘Veni Sancte Spiritus’ Pentecost is the feast of the universal Church that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon...

On June 1, the Catholic Church honors the memory of the early Christian philosopher St. Justin Martyr. Justin was born...

On June 2, the Catholic Church remembers two fourth-century martyrs, Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, who were highly venerated...

St. Charles and many other martyrs for the faith died between Nov. 15, 1885, and Jan. 27, 1887, in Namugongo, Uganda. St....

Feast day: June 6 On June 6 the Catholic Church honors St. Norbert of Xanten – who started out as a frivolous and worldly...

St. Romuald, who founded the Camaldolese monastic order during the early 11th century, has his liturgical memorial on June...

On June 21, the Church celebrates the life of St. Aloysius Gonzaga. St. Aloysius had a great desire to serve and know God as...

Feast day: June 23 John the Baptist spent his adult life preparing the way for Jesus, and proclaiming that “the Kingdom of...

The writings of St. Irenaeus entitle him to a high place among the fathers of the Church, for they not only laid the...

What is prayer all about? Clement of Alexandria, a popular teacher of the early Church, put it simply: “Prayer is conversation with God.” Centuries...

How often should we go to Mass? Practicing Catholics know that it’s important to attend Mass on Sundays, but every now and then a “holy day of...

Answers to common questions about baptism Q: How should a Catholic reply to the question, "Have you been saved?" A: As the Bible says, I am already...

I BELIEVE IN ONE GOD Christians, like Jews and Muslims, believe that only one God exists. The creed states the assumption of the ancient Shema:...

  The Eucharist is the summit of our faith, in which the entire story of our salvation is made real in a miraculous and powerful way. The Roman Missal...

Doctors of the Church are great saints known for their defense and explanation of the truths of the Catholic faith. The original eight Doctors of...

A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastic leader in the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinals, men who are chosen by the pope, have been involved in universal...

The Rosary for Peace was first published by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops following the attacks on 9/11. Pope Francis has called on all...

Pope Leo XIV is the first pope from the Order of St. Augustine, also known as the Augustinians, an ancient religious order with thousands of members...

Everyone passing away leaves behind material traces of his or her life. The existence of a Jewish man, called Jesus of Nazareth, is supported by...

Men and women considering marriage yearn for certain things. They want to be accepted unconditionally by each other. They want their marriage to be...

Black Catholic history can be traced to the Acts of the Apostles (8:26-40) when St. Philip the Deacon converted the Ethiopian eunuch – one of the...

There's a saint for everyone, and families are no different. Here are a few noteworthy examples for your family to learn more about. There is the...

The start of school is nearly here, and for students, parents and teachers, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect and pray that the coming months...

Editor's note: Follow the links to read in-depth biographies of each of the Church Fathers. Check out what Pope Benedict XVI says about them and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — When Erin Bullock steps in front of the altar at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, she is there to sing...

Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of Jesus Christ present in the Holy Eucharist. In the many churches that have this adoration, the Eucharist...