Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne: Great missionary of the Midwest
Nov 18, 2024 / 04:00 amThe Potawatomi gave St. Rose Philippine Duchesne the name “Quah-kah-ka-num-ad,” which means “woman who is always praying.”
7 things to know about Sister Clare Crockett
Nov 14, 2024 / 08:00 amThe community of Sister Clare Crockett, a young religious sister who died in 2016 in an earthquake in Ecuador, announced the beginning of her cause for beatification.
Film tells story of Michelle Duppong, FOCUS missionary who ‘evangelized through friendship’
Nov 12, 2024 / 06:00 am“Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story” is being released for one day only in theaters nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Father Emil Kapaun’s nephew recalls heroic uncle after film release on military chaplains
Nov 11, 2024 / 06:00 amThe nephew of the heroic priest and chaplain Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun spoke about his uncle’s virtue and sense of mission during the Korean War.
Catholic priest discusses ‘special calling’ of military chaplains in new film
Nov 8, 2024 / 07:00 am“Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey” tells the story of former Army chaplain Justin Roberts as he travels to the funeral of Father Emil Kapaun.
Archbishops’ World Series wager raises $20,000 for Catholic education
Nov 7, 2024 / 12:25 pmLos Angeles Archbishop José Gómez and Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York placed a friendly wager ahead of the World Series to benefit Catholic schools.
U.S. bishops announce Christ the King novena, urge prayers for ‘freedom of the Church’
Nov 3, 2024 / 06:00 amThe U.S. bishops have asked the faithful to join in a nine-day prayer to Christ the King “for the freedom of the Church.”
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November
Nov 2, 2024 / 05:00 amPope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November is for those who have lost a child.
Pope Francis in All Saints’ Day Angelus highlights Christians’ ‘identity card’
Nov 1, 2024 / 17:05 pmIn his Angelus address on Friday, the solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis spoke about the “identity card” of the Christian.
Catholic bishops share message on 160th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day
Nov 1, 2024 / 07:00 amThe message was signed by eight bishops from the Archdioceses of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and the Diocese of Wilmington.
Catholic books and movies for families to get to know the saints better
Nov 1, 2024 / 06:00 amHere are several Catholic favorites to get to know some of the Church’s beloved saints a little better.
New York, Los Angeles archbishops place World Series wager to benefit Catholic schools
Oct 28, 2024 / 14:10 pmOn Oct. 25, Archbishop José Gómez and Cardinal Timothy Dolan announced a friendly wager involving New York-style bagels and Randy’s Donuts.
Why is St. Jude the patron saint of lost causes?
Oct 28, 2024 / 04:00 amOn Oct. 28, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus.
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Oct 16, 2024 / 05:00 amSt. Margaret Mary Alacoque was a French nun responsible for spreading the devotion of the Sacred Heart throughout the Western Church.
Catholic priest celebrates Mass atop Colorado’s highest peaks
Oct 13, 2024 / 07:00 amAfter 13 years, Father John Nepil can say he has celebrated Mass on every 14er in the state of Colorado.
Season 5 of ‘The Chosen’: ‘We’re getting closer and closer to the cross,’ show’s creator says
Oct 13, 2024 / 06:00 amHere’s what fans can expect from Season 5 of “The Chosen,” which focuses on the events of Holy Week.
New film on life of Father Flanagan hopes to advance priest’s cause for canonization
Oct 7, 2024 / 06:00 am“Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story” will be released in theaters across the United States for one night only on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Actor Jonathan Roumie calls Father Flanagan’s mission portrayed in new film ‘timeless’
Oct 5, 2024 / 06:00 amThe film, narrated and produced by Jonathan Roumie will be released for one night only in theaters across the country on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
10 quotes on suffering and humility from the diary of St. Faustina Kowalska
Oct 5, 2024 / 04:00 amOn Oct. 5 Catholics around the world celebrate the feast of St. Faustina Kowalska, the polish nun who received the image of divine mercy during revelations from Jesus.
New film ‘Monster Summer’ offers a wholesome adventure-thriller for the entire family
Oct 4, 2024 / 16:45 pm“Monster Summer,” a new movie directed by Catholic actor David Henrie and starring Mel Gibson, opens in theaters Oct. 4.