Archive for November 2, 2024

The exterior of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish is seen in Michigan City, Indiana.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

PHOTOS: Historic Catholic parish in Indiana receives $650,000 to repair century-old church

St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish recently received two grants amid a $3 million fundraising effort to address significant construction needs. Read more

Pope Francis prays during the Synod on Synodality closing Mass on Oct. 27, 2024, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November is for those who have lost a child. Read more

St. Michael the Archangel.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Bishop defends St. Michael’s prayer at Mass: ‘The devil has no influence’

In a letter to the editor published Oct. 21, Father Gerald J. Bednar wrote that the Vatican “suppressed this practice... Read more

A grave marker in the Meadows of St. Kateri, the natural burial section at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in the Archdiocese of Chicago?w=200&h=150

By Diego López Colín

Visiting a cemetery on All Souls’ Day? Here are some recommendations

In Mexico, families typically visit the graves of their loved ones to clean them, light candles, and bring food, drinks,... Read more

Pope Francis prays at the “Garden of Angels” section of the Laurentino Cemetery in Rome on All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis prays in cemetery for unborn children on All Souls’ Day

Upon arrival, Francis laid white roses on a memorial stone marking the Garden of Angels and silently prayed for several... Read more