Saint Josaphat
In 1595, the Orthodox bishop of Brest-Litovsk in present-day Belarus and five other bishops representing millions of Ruthenians, sought reunion with Rome. John Kunsevich — who took the name Josaphat… Read More »Saint Josaphat
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Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and companions
Andrew Dung-Lac, a Catholic convert ordained to the priesthood, was one of 117 people martyred in Vietnam between 1820 and 1862. Members of the companions group gave their lives for… Read More »Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and companions
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1986: Meeting of Saint John Paul II with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Alice Springs
"Dear Aboriginal people: the hour has come for you to take on new courage and new hope. You are called to remember the past, to be faithful to your worthy… Read More »1986: Meeting of Saint John Paul II with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Alice Springs
1980: Death of Dorothy Day, Founder of the Catholic Worker Movement
Dorothy Day was a journalist and social activist who cofounded the Catholic Worker Movement with Peter Maurin. Her approach to social issues combined direct service of the poor, prayer, advocacy… Read More »1980: Death of Dorothy Day, Founder of the Catholic Worker Movement
1971: Synod of Bishops’ Statement “Justice in the World”
The Post Synodal Statement of the 1971 Synod of Bishops contains some of the most quoted words in the body of modern Catholic Social Teaching: "Action on behalf of justice… Read More »1971: Synod of Bishops’ Statement “Justice in the World”
Saint Andrew
"St. Andrew was a fisherman who lived in Galilee during the time of Jesus. He often followed John the Baptist and listened to his teachings. Like the other apostles, Andrew… Read More »Saint Andrew
Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus)
Children all over the world know him and love him. In Germany, he’s Kriss Kringle. In France, he’s Pere Noel. British children call him Father Christmas. Of course, you know… Read More »Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus)
1965: Vatican II Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes (‘Joys and Hopes’)
"The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the people of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted, these are the joys… Read More »1965: Vatican II Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes (‘Joys and Hopes’)