he Story of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Pope Pius XII established this feast in 1954. But the Blessed Virgin Mary’s queenship has roots in Scripture. At the Annunciation, Gabriel announced that Mary’s Son would receive the throne of David and rule forever. At the Visitation, Elizabeth calls Mary “mother of my Lord.” As…
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World Humanitarian Day 2026
World Humanitarian Day 2026 will be observed on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, focusing on the campaign message “The time for concern is over. The time for consequence is now.” It honors aid workers and civilians harmed in crises. [1, 2] Key Focus and Background Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (18th annual observance) [1, 2] Significance:…
World Humanitarian Day August 19th
World Humanitarian Day World Humanitarian Day is commemorated every year on 19 August to pay tribute to humanitarian workers killed and injured in the course of their work, and to honor all aid and health workers who continue to provide life-saving support and protection to people most in need. The Day highlights the importance, effectiveness,…
St Maximilian Kolbe – August 14th
The mother of St Maximilian Kolbe, Felician Associate in Poland, died March 17, 1946.
‘The Church needs you’
Pope Leo XIV to LCWR sisters: ‘The church needs you’ News News Religious Life Pope Leo delivers a pre-recorded video message to attendees at the LCWR assembly Aug. 12, 2026, in Orlando. (GSR/Dan Stockman) by Dan Stockman Orlando, Fla. — August 12, 2026 Share on BlueskyShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail to a friendPrint Pope Leo…
1st International Felician Chapter of Mats 2026
1st International Felician Chapter of Mats It is a sacred gathering of our Felician Family that takes place every six years. The tradition dates back to the beginnings of the Franciscan movement, when St. Francis called the early Franciscans together. They rolled out their sleeping mats in the Assisi countryside. In that same spirit of…