Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
Everything you need to know about the Advent wreath
Dec 3, 2023 / 07:00 amAdvent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four candles, which represent the four weeks of Advent.
Advent 2023: 5 Catholic resources to help prepare your heart for the birth of Jesus
Dec 2, 2023 / 08:00 amWith the hustle and bustle of holiday festivities, it’s easy to lose track of what truly makes this time of year so special. These resources will help you prepare.
New Holy Land virtual Advent pilgrimage hopes to fill ‘holy sites with peace’
Dec 2, 2023 / 07:00 amWith the Israel-Hamas war, pilgrims can’t get to many holy sites this Advent and Christmas, so the Magdala Tourist Center is bringing the holy sites to pilgrims.
Indi Gregory remembered as ‘true warrior’ at funeral
Dec 1, 2023 / 11:55 amThe funeral for the 8-month-old baby who lost her life after an end-of-life legal battle was held at Nottingham Cathedral on Friday, Dec. 1.
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December
Dec 1, 2023 / 07:00 amPope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for people with disabilities.
Here are 14 Catholic organizations to support this GivingTuesday
Nov 28, 2023 / 04:00 amFirst created in 2012, GivingTuesday is a day when people everywhere are encouraged to do something good for others.
Catholics can receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a Nativity scene
Nov 25, 2023 / 08:00 amFrom Dec. 8 until Feb. 2, Catholics will be able to receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a Nativity scene in a Franciscan church.
On assassination anniversary, Catholics reflect on JFK’s faith and life
Nov 22, 2023 / 05:00 amJFK’s legacy is a cautionary tale for politicians who profess to be Christians yet often reject practicing the faith in aspects of their personal or public life.
‘Mass of a Lifetime’ reminds elderly ‘their community has not forgotten them’
Nov 19, 2023 / 07:00 amThe special Mass was held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at a retirement home, to “intentionally affirm, involve, and inspire” the residents.
EWTN anchor’s Christmas album climbs the charts
Nov 16, 2023 / 12:40 pmPopular TV host Raymond Arroyo says Christmas music is “a touchstone of joy in the midst of chaos, gloom, and darkness.”
Baby Indi Gregory’s father says he chose baptism for her after feeling ‘dragged to hell’
Nov 13, 2023 / 15:15 pmDespite not being religious, Dean Gregory says fighting for his daughter’s life in court moved him and his wife to baptize their daughter.
How a tragic loss led a successful businessman to the priesthood
Nov 9, 2023 / 10:00 amAfter losing his wife of 40 years, Father Peter Adamski pursued a calling to the priesthood that he had experienced as a boy.
Knights of Columbus donate millionth coat through ‘Coats for Kids’ program
Nov 7, 2023 / 14:35 pmThe Knights of Columbus reached a major milestone this month when they donated their one millionth coat through their Coats for Kids program on Nov. 6.
Special education program focuses on ‘inclusive, student-centered, Catholic education’
Nov 4, 2023 / 06:00 amThe Options Program is a special education program in all four high schools in the Diocese of Arlington that serves students diagnosed with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
‘The Chosen’ Christmas special is a ‘beautiful experience,’ show’s creator says
Nov 1, 2023 / 15:06 pmOn Nov. 1 the hit Christian series “The Chosen” released the trailer to its upcoming Christmas special, one that will be shown only in theaters Dec. 12–17.
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November
Oct 31, 2023 / 16:00 pm“Your prayer gives me strength and helps me to discern and to accompany the Church, listening to the Holy Spirit,” Pope Francis said Oct. 31.
Twins baptized by twins: Babies welcomed into the Church by priest, deacon twin brothers
Oct 28, 2023 / 07:00 amTwins Gianna and Andrew Renwick were baptized by Father Ben Daghir and Deacon Luke Daghir, clergy from the Diocese of Erie who happen to be twin brothers.
7 ways to participate in day of prayer and fasting called for by Pope Francis
Oct 26, 2023 / 07:00 amAmid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Holy Land, Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting on Oct. 27. Here’s how to participate.
Catholics around the world join in prayer for peace in the Holy Land
Oct 19, 2023 / 14:30 pmMany Catholics worldwide participated in an international day of prayer and fasting Oct. 17, called for by the Church in the Holy Land.
Franciscan University offers safe haven for Jewish students experiencing antisemitism
Oct 18, 2023 / 19:07 pmThe Steubenville, Ohio-based university has announced an initiative to expedite the transfer process for Jewish students in danger of antisemitic discrimination.