Ash Wednesday 2026: The start of the Lenten season Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy. Pope Francis Table of Contents What is Ash Wednesday? In 2026, like in...
The Book of Esther offers one of the most compelling stories of courage, faith, and God’s providence in Scripture. While Protestant Bibles don’t mention God in the story, the Catholic Bible has God...
The Queenship of Mary feast, celebrated on August 22nd, invites us to honor Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. This beautiful feast follows eight days after the Assumption, reminding us that after...
After the Peruvian bishops’ recent ad limina visit to Rome, one of the church’s shepherds said a papal visit is almost certain and highlighted several top priorities for Pope Leo.
After months of rumors and back and forth speculation about whether Pope Leo would visit his home nation this year, a Vatican spokesman confirmed that no such trip is on the books for 2026.
The pontiff offered his “prayerful closeness to all the victims of violence and terrorism,” and said he hopes “the competent authorities will continue to work with determination to ensure the safety...
Many exorcists say Gregorian chant scares demons, but not all chant is the same. How do you know you’re listening to the right chant? Here's how to do it.
When you first meet someone, you’re curious to know them. You want to know how old they are, where they grew up, what they currently do, their best memories, etc. Perhaps, they’ll share with us...
Christ said, “by their fruits you shall know them” (Matthew 7:16). The Catholic Church, founded by Christ, possesses many fruits proving its lineage. Among these are miraculous signs that give hope...
When I became Catholic fifteen years ago, I was amazed by all the organizations available to Catholic laypeople. They are the outward, organizational expressions of our “Catholicity”, our call to...
“I believe.” Those are the words echoed in unison by the Party of Mike, Dustin, Will, Lucas, and Max, as they close the door on the nine and a half year run of “Stranger Things,” which came to a...
The Church honors many inspiring men and women throughout the liturgical year. October is a particularly spectacular month, as the Church shows off an amazing collection of feast days and memorials...
Read Part 1 here. Hear that sound ringin’ in your mind. So how do demons attack our bodies when they don’t have bodies of their own? And how do we defend ours? Evil usually tempts us invisibly: in...
Diocese of Peoria
Archbishop Fulton Sheen.
COMMENTARY: Archbishop Sheen embodied holiness and mission, the two most fundamental aspects of the Christian life.
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Archbishop Fulton Sheen in 1956
The Holy See informed the Diocese of Peoria that the cause for the Venerable Servant of God can proceed to...
Star of Bethlehem hangs over the Christmas crib at the cathedral in Wrocław, Poland.
The Magi’s response to God can be understood as GPS leading them by...