The Holy Spirit
Q. Why on the Day of Pentecost would the Holy Spirit come upon those in the Upper Room in the form of a “mighty rushing wind” and...
May 12, 2021
"Equipollent Canonization"
Q. On April 24, Pope Francis canonized Margaret Castello (1287-1320), an Italian Third-Order Dominican who is patron saint of the...
May 5, 2021
St. Catherine of Siena
Q. Our parish’s patron saint, St. Catherine of Siena (1347–1380; feast day, April 29) is known for a treatise called The Dialogue of...
Apr 29, 2021
St. George Feast Day
Q. The legends surrounding St. George (feast day April 23) seem rather extravagant. What do we actually know about this popular hero of...
Apr 21, 2021
What is the Easter Octave?
Q. What exactly is the Easter octave? A. The term octave derives from the Latin word for “eighth” (in music, the eighth note). Octave has...
Apr 15, 2021
Plenary Indulgence on Divine Mercy
Q. Can we receive a plenary indulgence on Divine Mercy Sunday (April 11)? A. A plenary indulgence is granted (under the usual conditions)...
Apr 8, 2021
