The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the belief that Mary, from the very moment of her conception, was preserved free from original sin by the grace of God. This doctrine was formally defined by Pope Pius IX on December 8, 1854, in the papal bull Ineffabilis Deus, though the belief itself had been held … Read more
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary when she appeared to a Sister of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul in Paris. The significant encounter occurred on July 18, 1830, when Sister Catherine was roused from her slumber by a celestial child standing at the foot of … Read more
Christ the King is one of the names attributed to Jesus in diverse forms throughout Scripture. He is referred to as King Eternal, King of Israel, King of the Jews, King of kings and King of the Ages. The Celebration of Christ the King is a dynamic observance held on the final Sunday of the … Read more
