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From left to right: Venerable Pierre Toussaint, Venerable Henriette Delille, Venerable Mother Mary Lange, Venerable Father Augustus Tolton, Servant of God Julia Greeley, Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman.

Meet 6 Black Catholics on the road to sainthood

Nov 28, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

November is National Black Catholic History Month in the United States, a time to honor the history, heritage, and contributions... Read more

Children play as procession participants wait to enter the Shrine of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne for adoration.

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne: Great missionary of the Midwest

Nov 18, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The Potawatomi gave St. Rose Philippine Duchesne the name “Quah-kah-ka-num-ad,” which means “woman who is always praying.” Read more

A photo of St. Frances Cabrini from 1880, the year she founded her order, is seen against a 1913 painting by Harry J. Jansen, “The Steamship Titanic.”

Mother Frances Cabrini: The unsinkable saint who missed the Titanic

Nov 13, 2024

By Joseph Pronechen

Divine Providence guided Mother Cabrini away from icebergs and other hazards throughout her life. Read more

Cristiana Dell’Anna portrays Mother Cabrini in “Cabrini,” a gripping account of the genesis and early years of the saint’s mission in NewYork City.

‘Cabrini’ actress Cristiana Dell’Anna shares importance of role: ‘It wasn’t just an acting job’

Mar 7, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The new movie about the story St. Frances Xavier Cabrini will be released by Angel Studios on International Women’s Day,... Read more

Father Augustus Tolton.

Black Catholic history is for everyone, Catholic educator says

Feb 12, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

“Being Catholic is an overarching, cross-racial identity. There is no outgroup in the Catholic Church,” said Kaye Crawford, who founded... Read more

"Cabrini" tells the true story of Francesca Cabrini, also known as St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, and will be released by Angel Studios on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2024.

New film about Mother Cabrini ‘transformative,’ director says

Jan 28, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

After great box office success with “Sound of Freedom,” Catholic filmmaker Alejandro Monteverde is now telling the remarkable story of... Read more

The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, began two years of celebration on the saint’s feast day Jan. 4, 2024. 

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine begins two years of celebration, marking two anniversaries

Jan 5, 2024

By Joe Bukuras

The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, marked the beginning of two years of celebration on... Read more

The National Shrine of St. John Neumann at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Philadelphia.

St. John Neumann, promoter of Catholic education in the U.S., is celebrated today

Jan 5, 2024

By ACI Prensa

Every Jan. 5 the Church celebrates the feast of St. John Neumann, Redemptorist missionary and fourth bishop of the city... Read more