Patti Maguire Armstrong

Patti Maguire Armstrong Patti (Maguire) Armstrong is an award-winning journalist and was managing editor and co-author of the bestselling Amazing Grace Series. Her latest books are the humorous and inspirational second-edition Dear God, I Don't Get It, Dear God, You Can't Be Serious!, What Would Monica Do? and Holy Hacks. Patti worked in social work and public administration before staying home as a freelance writer while she and Mark raised their 10 children in North Dakota.

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Articles by Patti Maguire Armstrong

Patrick Norton pictured with a magazine cover of Mother Teresa, who picked him up from the streets of Bombay as an infant. Later he was adopted by an American family. Credit: Photo courtesy of Patrick Norton

Rescued by Mother Teresa, Minnesota man now shares his incredible stories of two nuns

Dec 28, 2023 / 09:00 am

Patrick Norton says Mother Teresa’s “yes” to Jesus gave him the life he has today, which includes sharing the story of Sister Annella Zervas, OSB.

Patrick Norton stands near Sister Annella Zervas' grave, October 2022. Credit: Patti Armstrong

Orphan rescued by Mother Teresa promotes cause of Minnesota nun

Dec 10, 2023 / 06:00 am

Patrick Norton, who was adopted as a boy, was painting a lamp post in a cemetery when he encountered who he believes was the late Sister Annella Zervas, OSB.

Patrick Norton tells his incredible story of meeting who he believes was Sister Annella Zervas at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in the Saint Benedict Monastery cemetery in St. Joseph, Minnesota. Around 150 people gathered for an event where a letter was read from the bishop about steps being taken to look into opening a cause for Zervas. Oct. 15, 2023. Credit: Patti Armstrong

Minnesota bishop issues letter about steps needed for Sister Annella Zervas’ cause

Oct 29, 2023 / 07:00 am

The letter from Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Crookston Diocese was presented to let people know what the diocese is doing in regard to her life and holiness.

Jim Caviezel to join rosary rally for ballot measure that could impact Ohio abortion vote

Aug 4, 2023 / 11:45 am

Organizers of the “Rosary Rally” in Cincinnati hope to encourage all Christians in Ohio to vote “Yes” on Issue 1 on Aug. 8.