Full text of Pope Francis’ last will and testament Feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching and with lively hope in Eternal Life, I wish to express my testamentary will only with regard to the place of my burial. I have always entrusted my life and my priestly and episcopal ministry to…
Category: Felician Sisters
Catholic Sisters Week 2025 March 9 – 14
Happy International Women’s Day!! Celebrating Catholic Sisters Celebrating 10 Years of Catholic Sisters Week As we kick off the 10-year anniversary of Catholic Sisters Week, we are thrilled to share an exciting initiative that places a national spotlight on the profound impact of Catholic Sisters. For generations, Catholic Sisters have been breaking barriers, advocating for…
Memories of Past Generations
https://youtu.be/4YsRltWZuC0
2025 Jubilee Year
The Italy Jubilee, also known as the Holy Year, is a special event or year of grace in the Catholic Church that typically occurs every 25 years. This is a special year of spiritual renewal and celebration for Catholics, and it causes a significant increase in pilgrims visiting Rome. What are the significant dates during…
U.S. sister killed in the Amazon honored at Rome ‘new martyrs’ shrine
ROME (CNS) — “It’s quite an honor for her to be here with the likes of St. Oscar Romero,” Tom Stang said after a relic of his sister was placed on an altar in Rome alongside a relic of the martyred archbishop from El Salvador. A cross containing dirt stained with the blood of Sister…
Five Franciscan Missionaries
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has formally recognized that five Franciscan missionaries ministering in what is now the U.S. state of Georgia were killed for their faith. By signing the decree in the sainthood cause of the Georgia martyrs Jan. 27, the pope cleared the way for their beatification, although a date for the…