Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
Jessica Hanna, Catholic mother who chose life amid cancer battle, dies
Apr 8, 2024 / 14:15 pm“Be sure to remember — with every Good Friday comes an Easter Sunday,” the mother of four pointed out. “With death comes resurrection — Christ made it so.”
New film tells inspiring story of young priest who left a lasting impact
Apr 6, 2024 / 08:00 am“Love God’s Will” tells the inspiring story of Father Ryan Stawaisz, a young priest from Texas who touched the hearts of many and embraced God’s will.
Oldest man in the world dead at 114; prayed the rosary twice daily
Apr 4, 2024 / 11:30 amJuan Vicente Pérez Mora was awarded the oldest man in the world distinction by Guinness World Records on Feb. 4, 2022, when he was 112 years and 253 days old.
Eucharistic Revival launches video series to help people ‘enter into the mysteries at Mass’
Apr 3, 2024 / 18:00 pmEach week, viewers will hear from a bishop about what is truly happening during different parts of the Mass.
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
Apr 2, 2024 / 12:40 pmPope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is that the dignity and worth of women be recognized throughout the world.
Singing this song on Holy Thursday can purify your soul
Mar 28, 2024 / 07:00 amThe “Tantum Ergo” is the last two verses of a Latin hymn written by St. Thomas Aquinas.
Illinois diocese creates Boy Scouts patch honoring Venerable Father Augustine Tolton
Mar 26, 2024 / 07:00 amThe Catholic Committee on Scouting in the Diocese of Springfield announced the Venerable Father Augustine Tolton Activity Patch.
New film ‘Jesus Thirsts’ shows transformative power of the Eucharist
Mar 25, 2024 / 07:00 am“Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist” will take viewers on a journey to rediscover and revive the importance of the Eucharist.
The most popular questions about Palm Sunday — and their answers
Mar 24, 2024 / 04:00 amHere is a list of the most popular questions about Palm Sunday and their answers.
St. Mary’s Gaels men’s basketball team makes history, heads to NCAA tournament
Mar 21, 2024 / 12:30 pmThe St. Mary’s Gaels men’s basketball team made history this season by winning the West Coast Conference regular season and tournament titles on March 12.
There is still time to receive a plenary indulgence during Lent
Mar 20, 2024 / 07:00 amDid you know that there are four ways you can gain a plenary indulgence during Lent?
5 shrines dedicated to St. Joseph in North America
Mar 19, 2024 / 05:00 amIn honor of the patron of the Universal Church, here are five shrines dedicated to St. Joseph in North America that pilgrims visit throughout the year.
Christendom College women’s basketball wins national title
Mar 15, 2024 / 17:45 pmThe Christendom College women’s basketball team has made school history — bringing home the school’s first national title in women’s basketball.
‘The Chosen’ actress Elizabeth Tabish talks Season Four and her own personal faith journey
Mar 12, 2024 / 06:00 amTabish called Mary Magdalene’s character arc a “very realistic portrayal of growth, which is so often two steps forward, one step back.”
8 of the most popular novenas
Mar 9, 2024 / 07:00 amNovenas are a traditional form of Catholic prayer and are usually prayed for nine straight days — there are exceptions, however.
‘Cabrini’ actress Cristiana Dell’Anna shares importance of role: ‘It wasn’t just an acting job’
Mar 7, 2024 / 06:00 amThe new movie about the story St. Frances Xavier Cabrini will be released by Angel Studios on International Women’s Day, March 8.
Catholic priest finds kidney donor through parishioner
Mar 2, 2024 / 08:00 amPennsylvania priest Father Tim O’Sullivan found a match unexpectedly right in his own parish.
Maker of rosary for 2024 National Eucharistic Congress hopes to inspire Eucharistic devotion
Mar 1, 2024 / 07:00 amThe Catholic company Ghirelli has partnered with the National Eucharistic Congress to make the official rosary for the event to be held in July.
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March
Feb 28, 2024 / 13:37 pm“The courage of the martyrs, the witness of the martyrs, is a blessing for everyone,” Francis said.
New series hopes to inspire Catholic parents to ‘fully embrace their vocation’
Feb 17, 2024 / 07:00 amA new series called “The Catholic Parent” helps parents embrace their role as the primary educators of the faith for their children.