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Workshop of Gerard Seghers, “Saint Andrew,” ca. 1637. Credit: Register Files/Public Domain

St. Andrew the Apostle: 8 things to know and share

Nov 30, 2024 / 04:48 am

St. Andrew, whose feast day is Nov. 30, was one of the two initial disciples of John the Baptist who encountered Jesus at the beginning of John’s Gospel.

The Most Holy and Undivided Trinity. Credit: Lawrence OP via Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

12 things to know and share about the Holy Trinity

May 26, 2024 / 04:00 am

The Holy Trinity is the central mystery of the Christian faith. Here are 12 things to know and share.

Monument of the Guardian Angel of Portugal apparition to the three little shepherd children of Fatima. Daniel Ibanez / CNA.

9 things to know and share about Fátima

May 13, 2024 / 14:09 pm

May 13 is the optional memorial of Our Lady of Fátima, arguably the most prominent approved apparition of the 20th century.

The Annunciation by Fra Angelico. Credit: Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

8 things to know and share about the Annunciation

Apr 8, 2024 / 04:00 am

The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to announce the incarnation of Christ. Here are eight things to know and share about the event and how we celebrate it.

Sts. Perpetua and Felicity. Credit: National Catholic Register files

10 little-known facts about the early visionary St. Perpetua and her companion St. Felicity

Mar 7, 2024 / 04:00 am