The Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics in Ohio is home to more than 1,153 relics, ranging from slivers of Christ's cross and part of St. Joseph's tunic to a piece of St. Maximilian Kolbe's habit and a...
The significance of relics in the church is well crystallized by the Gospel story of the woman desperate to stop her bleeding who approached Jesus, believing, "If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured" (Mt 9:20-22).
Once...
To better ensure that the veneration of relics is properly followed, the Congregation for Saints' Causes released a new instruction December 2017 aimed at upholding the integrity of the practice.
Relics offer Catholics a way to personally connect with the...
Many people have assumed that once millennials started to grow older and have kids, a large number would return to the church or become more actively engaged. This has not materialized -- the numbers are troubling. And there are...
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WILMINGTON – Ursuline and Archmere played two different lacrosse games when they met May 4 at Serviam Field. The Raiders and Auks entertained with a high-scoring, freewheeling first half, then took a more patient approach in the...
LONDON — Blessed Oscar Romero is a “great guiding light” in the pontificate of Pope Francis, said the chairman of the Archbishop Romero Trust.
Julian Filochowski said he could perceive the influence of the martyred archbishop of San Salvador in...
PENNY HILL – Mount Pleasant's Teagan Bradley continued her stellar season on the afternoon of May 3, striking out 11 in a complete game in the circle and going three for four at the plate as the Green Knights...
WILMINGTON - St. Elizabeth scored nine runs in the first two innings against Wilmington Charter and went on to defeat the Force, 13-7, on May 3 at Canby Park. The Vikings need two more victories in their final six...
WILMINGTON - The Padua softball team's offense came into its May 3 game at St. Elizabeth having scored 12 runs in each of its last three games, all wins. The offense continued early as the Pandas beat the Vikings, 15-3,...
PORTLAND, Ore. — On the North Santiam River east of Salem, Oregon, campers reel in wriggly fish, rally courage for talent-show skits and belt out tunes in evening singalongs.
It’s the classic hodgepodge of activities that countless children enjoy each...