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From the Bishop: Let Us Follow in the Footsteps of Southwest Missionaries

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, May God’s blessings and His peace be with you as we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Diocese of...

Saints for Today: Francis of Assisi, Religious (1181-1226)

Feast Day: October 4 Francis was born to a wealthy Umbrian cloth merchant’s family. He spent his early years in song, drink, and extravagance, going through...

Saints for Today: Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs (late 3rd c.)

Feast Day: September 26 Nothing is known of their lives except that they suffered martyrdom in Syria during the persecution of Diocletian. A church erected on...

Saints for Today: Januarius, Bishop (late 3rd century)

Feast Day: September 19 Januarius was the bishop of Benevento, Italy, and was beheaded during the persecution of Christians by the Roman emperor Diocletian (245-313). Those...

Saints for Today: The Most Holy Name of Mary

Feast Day: September 12 The feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary began in Spain in 1513 and in 1671 was extended to all of...

Saints for Today: Teresa of Calcutta, Nun & Missionary (1910-1997)

Feast Day: September 5 Agnes Gonzha Bojaxhiu was born in what is now Macedonia. During her years in public school, she participated in Catholic sodality. Inspired...

Saints for Today: Augustine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church (354-430)

Feast Day: August 28 Augustine was one of the most distinguished theologians in the history of the Church and may have exercised more influence on the...

Saints for Today: John Eudes, Priest (1601-1680)

Feast Day: August 19 John was born on a farm in northern France and at age fourteen, was educated by the Jesuits. He joined a community...

Saints for Today: Stephen of Hungary, King (977-1038)

Feast Day: August 16 Born at Esztergom, Hungary, Stephen was Hungary’s first Catholic king. The son of the Magyar chieftain Geza, Stephen succeeded him as leader....

Saints for Today: Dominic, Priest (1170-1221)

Feast Day: August 08 Born in old Castile, Spain, Dominic was trained for the priesthood by a priest-uncle, studied the arts and theology at the age...

Saints for Today: Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor of the Church (406-450)

Feast Day: July 30 Peter, a native of Imola, Italy, was a deacon there when chosen bishop of Ravenna. Upon the death of the Archbishop...

Saints for Today: Bridget of Sweden, Religious (1303-1373)

Feast Day: July 23 From age seven on, Bridget had visions of Jesus Christ crucified. Her visions formed the basis for her activity—always with emphasis on...

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