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St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

How to pray the St. Thérèse of Lisieux novena

Oct 1, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The St. Thérèse novena has become popular over the years. Here’s how to pray it. Read more

St. Vincent de Paul.

St. Vincent de Paul: Patron of the poor, the marginalized, and Catholic charities

Sep 27, 2025

On Sept. 27 the Catholic Church remembers St. Vincent de Paul, the 17th-century French priest known as the patron of... Read more

St. John Vianney.

Why St. John Vianney is a model for all priests

Aug 4, 2025

The patron saint of priests, St. John Vianney, died Aug. 4, 1859. A century later, Pope John XXIII reflected on... Read more

St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

100 years after her canonization, St. Thérèse’s ‘Little Way’ still guides hearts to God

May 16, 2025

By Solène Tadié

The centenary year of St. Thérèse’s canonization began Jan. 4 and will continue until Christmas, with a weekend of celebrations... Read more

A tapestry of Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin, parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, hangs in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Oct. 16, 2015, in preparation for their canonization.

Church-builders Louis and Zélie Martin: St. Thérèse’s incomparable parents

Jul 12, 2024

By Father Roger Landry

July 12 was chosen as the feast of Louis and Zélie Martin because it was on this day in 1858... Read more