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St. Martin de Porres: First Black Saint of the Americas

Jun 22nd 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

St. Martin de Porres was the first black saint of the Americas. He was born on December 9, 1579 in Lima, Peru, to Ana Velázquez—a young freed slave of Native Indian descen … Read more

First Communion Gift Guide

Apr 7th 2020 by Mary Kate Hetzel

A lot has changed in these last months. What might have felt stable and dependable—our schedules, school, work, Mass, and events that were on the calendar—have largely been upended … Read more

COVID-19 And The Holy Family Hospital

Apr 7th 2020 by Mary Kate Hetzel

Uncertainty is the new normal here in America as we encounter the realities of COVID-19. But it's important to remember that families and organizations are fighting their own bat … Read more

6 Truths About St. Joseph, Our Spiritual Father

Mar 17th 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

While I have great love and admiration for all the saints, I have a very special relationship with St. Joseph, my spiritual father. He is one of the most beloved saints in the Cath … Read more

Why Confession Is Amazing + Prayer For Courage To Go To Confession

Mar 4th 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

Going to Confession is one of the greatest sources of grace available to us in our Catholic faith. In this Sacrament, the Holy Spirit continues to work in us through conversion an … Read more

Why You Need the Rosary This Lent

Feb 13th 2020 by Peter Gohn

The following post is adapted from the daily content of our upcoming series Full of Grace, presented by Good Catholic. Full of Grace can help you unlock the power of the Rosary th … Read more

St. Josephine Bakhita: From Slavery to Sanctity

Feb 6th 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

As she lay dying in 1947, St. Josephine Bakhita moaned, “Loosen the chains...They are so heavy!” Indeed, her life had been lived in the miserable bondage of slavery until … Read more

St. John Bosco: Heroic Father and Teacher of Youth

Jan 28th 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

Our age is an age of absent fathers. Both spiritual fathers and biological fathers have abandoned their responsibilities. Many have been told their role is not important. Countle … Read more

Celebrating God's Greatest Gift: Our March for Life Experience

Jan 27th 2020 by Genevieve Cunningham

Life is a gift. A mysterious gift. We receive it—we do not create it.God gave us life because He desired to share His perfect and infinite goodness. “God created the world for som … Read more

The Marvelous Mysteries of Light

Dec 31st 2019 by Cheryl Hadley

Interested in learning more about the Rosary? Check out Full of Grace, presented by Good Catholic, to unlock what St. Francis de Sales called, "the greatest method of praying." … Read more

The Catholic Faith of Grace Kelly

Dec 18th 2019 by Genevieve Cunningham

In 1981, a year before her death, Grace Kelly Grimaldi—Princess of Monaco—made her last film appearance. She went to Rome to take part in Family Theater Production's "The Nativi … Read more

Saints Adam, Eve, and the Christmas Tree

Dec 17th 2019 by Cheryl Hadley

When we think of Adam and Eve today, we usually only think of them in relation to the fall of man. Most people don’t realize that they are honored as saints. Cathol … Read more