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Saint Lucy
St. Lucy (283-304) was born in Syracuse, Sicily, where she also died. She was of a noble Greek family, and was brought up...Read more
Gaudete Sunday
On this, the third Sunday of Advent or Gaudete Sunday, we sense a definite mood change. The austerity of what can be a...Read more
Saint John of the Cross
Saint John of the Cross’ Story
John is a saint because his life was a heroic effort to live up to...Read more
Immaculate Conception
The Catholic Church teaches that the Blessed Virgin Mary was immaculately conceived, that is, from the time of her conception in her mother’s...Read more
Saint Andrew, Apostle
On Nov. 30, Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast of St. Andrew, apostle and martyr. A fisherman from Bethsaida and brother of Simon Peter,...Read more
Saint Alexander Briant
Alexander Briant (1556-1581) was a diocesan priest who entered the Jesuits just before he was executed. He studied at Oxford where one his...Read more
Honouring Sunday
During the pandemic, public worship was suspended for a time and there have been restrictions on parish life. As a result, people have...Read more
Saint Andrew Dung-Lac
Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions’ Story
Andrew Dung-Lac, a Catholic convert ordained to the priesthood, was one of 117 people martyred...Read more
Saint Cecilia
St. Cecilia's family was one of the principle families of Rome. According to the cultural custom of the time, Cecilia's family betrothed her to...Read more