Theresa Doyle-Nelson

Theresa Doyle-Nelson enjoys researching and writing about holy people from the Bible. She has written for a variety of Catholic resources and is the author of "Saints in Scripture."

Articles by Theresa Doyle-Nelson

Vladimir Borovikovsky (1757–1825), “St. John the Evangelist,” ca. 1804-1809. | Credit: Public domain

St. John the Evangelist — apostle, Son of Thunder, beloved disciple, caretaker of Mary

Dec 27, 2025 / 04:00 am

The feast of St. John the Evangelist, an apostole who played a very prominent role in many of the New Testament narratives, is celebrated Dec. 27.

The Incredulity of St. Thomas by Caravaggio. Credit: Caravaggio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

St. Thomas the Apostle: more than just a doubter

Jul 3, 2024 / 04:00 am

A closer look at Scripture reveals that there’s a lot more to the story of the apostle who went on to evangelize India and lose his life for the faith.