The Feast of the Epiphany

“Behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.” MT 2:1-2

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – January 4 Today we celebrate the feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.  She is most known for being canonized as the first American saint. She was born as an Episcopalian, but later converted to Catholicism. Her experience of visiting a church after her husband died and then learning about the […]

Solemnity of Mary

Mary, the Mother of God Today, January first we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God.  Solemnities are special celebrations in the church and the Liturgical Calendar. They are considered even more important that feast days.  They are also considered Holy Days of Obligation, or days that we are required to attend Mass.  […]

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