#  @father_rmv Father V Father V posts on X about in the, as saint, notre dame, france the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::120616455/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] -63% - [--] Month [-------] +93% - [--] Months [---------] +13% - [--] Year [---------] -57% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::120616455/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] -29% - [--] Month [---] +25% - [--] Months [---] +55% - [--] Year [-----] +53% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::120616455/followers)  - [--] Week [-------] +0.22% - [--] Month [-------] +0.96% - [--] Months [-------] +9.50% - [--] Year [-------] +25% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::120616455/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) 36% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 13% [finance](/list/finance) 4% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 1% [stocks](/list/stocks) 1% [luxury brands](/list/luxury-brands) 1% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) 1% **Social topic influence** [in the](/topic/in-the) 18%, [as saint](/topic/as-saint) #8, [notre dame](/topic/notre-dame) #83, [france](/topic/france) 8%, [$ne](/topic/$ne) #282, [education](/topic/education) #4743, [what is](/topic/what-is) 6%, [history](/topic/history) 5%, [born](/topic/born) 5%, [university of](/topic/university-of) #1124 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@glasnovicd13508](/creator/undefined) [@john88354238](/creator/undefined) [@david_m_wagner](/creator/undefined) [@deadelephants2](/creator/undefined) [@thepathistruth](/creator/undefined) [@leaderjohnthune](/creator/undefined) [@civilrights](/creator/undefined) [@jlliedl](/creator/undefined) [@toniforinfo](/creator/undefined) [@waltwestern](/creator/undefined) [@edgolfnmemes](/creator/undefined) [@koobsarah27189](/creator/undefined) [@maribel58281998](/creator/undefined) [@ndembug02](/creator/undefined) [@patgone1](/creator/undefined) [@jeanie61don](/creator/undefined) [@achrosen](/creator/undefined) [@rierey2](/creator/undefined) [@cinefiley](/creator/undefined) [@malcolmwtaylor](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Noble Corporation (NE)](/topic/$ne) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "The apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes introduced herself to St. Bernadette as the Immaculate Conception in [----] thus emphasizing the truth of the recent papal dogma defined in [----]. Mary's title "full of grace" (Luke 1:28) is a poetic translation of the Greek perfect passive participle Kecharitomene () which is more literally translated as "you who have been graced and continue to be completely in grace". Thus Gabriel's address hints at the Immaculate Conception of Mary who is the New Eve (conceived without original sin or its stain). Graphic: St. Joseph's Studios" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021545148585214204) 2026-02-11T11:21Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Pierre Thomas also known as Peter Thomas or Petrus de Thomas (c. 13051366) was a French Carmelite friar scholar bishop and papal diplomat whose life bridged the worlds of contemplative religious life and high-stakes international politics in the 14th century. Born into extreme poverty in the Prigord region of southern France (likely near present-day Salles-de-Belvs) to a family of serfs Pierre Thomas left home as a young teenager to ease the burden on his parents. He supported himself through alms and teaching while pursuing education in nearby towns like Monpazier and Agen. At around" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2008525684654702714) 2026-01-06T13:06Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "The Holy See is expected to announce in the coming weeks a date for the beatification of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in [----] with sources indicating the ceremony may occur in September. Sheen renowned for his Emmy-winning television catechesis and evangelization efforts had a miracle approved by Pope Francis in [----]. The advancement of his cause represents a significant moment for the Church in the United States. For the full report: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/back-on-the-air-fulton-sheen-beatification https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/back-on-the-air-fulton-sheen-beatification" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2011021422487859600) 2026-01-13T10:24Z 111.7K followers, 26.3K engagements "Saint Zuze Vaz known in English as Saint Joseph Vaz (and in Konkani as Bhoktivont Zuze Vaz) was a remarkable Catholic priest and missionary born on April [--] [----] in Benaulim Goa India. Coming from a devout Konkani Christian family he was ordained a priest in [----] and quickly became renowned as a dedicated preacher confessor and servant of the poor. Inspired by the missionary zeal of St. Francis Xavier Joseph Vaz longed to bring the Gospel to those in need. After serving as superior of the Kanara mission in India for three years he joined the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Goa. In [----] he" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2012153448259555759) 2026-01-16T13:22Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Antonios of Egypt better known as Saint Anthony the Great was born around [---] A.D. in a village in Middle Egypt to wealthy Christian parents. Orphaned at about age twenty he heard the Gospel passage in which Jesus tells the rich young man to sell everything give to the poor and follow Him. Taking these words as a personal call Anthony distributed his inheritance to the poor entrusted his younger sister to a community of pious virgins and began a life of radical asceticism. At first he remained near his village placing himself under the guidance of older hermits who had already withdrawn" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2012517864536752611) 2026-01-17T13:30Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Margit of Hungary also known as Saint Margaret of Hungary was a 13th-century princess and Dominican nun born on January [--] [----] at Klis Fortress in what is now Croatia. She was the daughter of King Bla IV of Hungary and Queen Maria Laskarina making her part of the royal rpd dynasty and a niece of the already canonized Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. Her birth occurred during a time of great crisis for Hungary as the kingdom suffered devastating invasion by the Mongol armies under Batu Khan in [----]. Fleeing to safety her parents vowed that if God spared the country and delivered it from the" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2012893729263128792) 2026-01-18T14:23Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Sebastianus of Rome more commonly known as Saint Sebastian was an early Christian martyr who lived in the late third century during the Roman Empire. Historical details about his life are limited and largely come from later traditions and legends as very little is reliably documented from his own time. Scholars agree that he was a real Roman martyr venerated early in places like Milan under Saint Ambrose and buried along the Appian Way near what became the Basilica of San Sebastiano. According to the widely accepted legend Sebastian was born around [---] A.D. in Narbo (modern Narbonne in" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2013636138691379284) 2026-01-20T15:34Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Vicente of Zaragoza also known as Saint Vincent of Saragossa or Vincent the Deacon was a Christian martyr who lived in the late third and early fourth centuries in Roman Hispania (modern-day Spain). Born around the latter part of the third century likely in Huesca near Saragossa (Zaragoza) he came from a noble family and received his education and religious formation in Saragossa under Bishop Valerius (or Valero) who ordained him as a deacon. Because Bishop Valerius had difficulty speaking he entrusted Vincent with much of the preaching in the diocese where the young deacon became known" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2014348139281465642) 2026-01-22T14:43Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements "Venerable Mathew Makil born on March [--] [----] in Manjoor Kottayam District Kerala India was a significant figure in the history of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church an Eastern Catholic Church in full communion with Rome. Coming from a family of Syrian Christians he pursued his priestly formation and was ordained in [----] after which he served in parish ministry for many years. In [----] he was appointed Vicar General for the Southists (a community within the Syro-Malabar tradition often associated with the Knanaya group) in the Vicariate of Kottayam. His leadership and dedication led to a major" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2015771486535999583) 2026-01-26T12:59Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Blessed Jurgis Matulaitis-Matulewicz also known as George Matulaitis or Jerzy Matulewicz was a Lithuanian bishop and religious reformer born on April [--] [----] in the small village of Lgin near Marijampol Lithuania then under Russian imperial rule. The youngest of eight children in a poor farming family he lost both parents by the age of ten and grew up amid hardship and the suppression of Lithuanian culture and Catholic faith under tsarist authorities. Despite these challenges he pursued his vocation to the priesthood. He entered the seminary in Warsaw studied theology in Saint Petersburg and" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2016139957186740564) 2026-01-27T13:23Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Seventy-six students at the University of Notre Dame are preparing to enter the Church this Easterup from [--] in [----] and [--] in [----]. https://www.ncregister.com/features/notre-dame-sees-record-number-of-converts https://www.ncregister.com/features/notre-dame-sees-record-number-of-converts" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2016145764821393735) 2026-01-27T13:46Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Echoing reports from Harvard University and the University of Notre Dame the Newman Center at Arizona State University is reporting a record number of conversions this school year. https://www.statepress.com/article/2026/01/catholic-conversions-increase-newman https://www.statepress.com/article/2026/01/catholic-conversions-increase-newman" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2016512084633133489) 2026-01-28T14:02Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "The article by Wilson D. Miscamble C.S.C. in First Things raises a serious concern regarding the University of Notre Dames fidelity to its Catholic mission. It critiques the recent appointment of Professor Susan Ostermann as director of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies effective July [--] [----] highlighting her public advocacy for abortion rightsviews that directly contradict fundamental Catholic teaching on the sanctity of human life. Miscamble notes that Notre Dames strategic plan commits to ensuring its Catholic character informs all endeavors yet this decision approved by the" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2016711073714548884) 2026-01-29T03:12Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Blessed Boesawa Lament born Bolesawa Maria Lament on July [--] [----] in owicz Poland was a remarkable Polish religious sister whose life was dedicated to serving God amid challenging historical circumstances. As the eldest of eight children in a craftsman's family she grew up in a devout Catholic household during the era when Poland was partitioned under foreign rule with much of its territory under Russian control. From her youth Bolesawa showed a strong inclination toward charity and faith. She excelled in her studies and felt called to religious life though her path involved several steps" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2016857523253322214) 2026-01-29T12:54Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Sulpicius Severus often referred to as Saint Sulpicius Severus in Christian tradition was a prominent Christian writer and ascetic who lived from around [---] A.D. to about [---] or [---] A.D. Born into a noble family in Aquitaine in what is now southwestern France he received an excellent classical education and pursued a successful career as a lawyer renowned for his eloquence and rhetorical skill. He married a woman from a wealthy and distinguished consular family seemingly securing a life of privilege and promise. The early death of his wife marked a profound turning point. Devastated by the" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2016858822220959770) 2026-01-29T12:59Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Pope Leo XIV has urged the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith to provide clear authoritative guidance amid emerging challenges facing the Church and society. In his address the Holy Father emphasized the need for precise doctrinal clarity to navigate contemporary issues while remaining faithful to the deposit of faith. https://www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/pope-leo-xiv-urges-doctrine-office-to-give-clear-guidance-in-face-of-new-challenges https://www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/pope-leo-xiv-urges-doctrine-office-to-give-clear-guidance-in-face-of-new-challenges" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2016916200127697049) 2026-01-29T16:47Z 111.7K followers, 21.1K engagements "Notre Dame has affirmed the appointment of Professor Susan Ostermannan associate professor who has publicly described laws protecting unborn life as violence sexual abuse and trauma and has associated opposition to abortion with white supremacyas director of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies effective July [--]. Despite criticism from faculty including Holy Cross Father Wilson Miscamble who argues the decision exposes the hollowness of claims regarding the universitys Catholic character Notre Dame maintains its unwavering commitment to the sanctity of life while defending the" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2016947988896112882) 2026-01-29T18:54Z 111.8K followers, 36K engagements "Does the requirement to carry a drivers license and proof of auto insurance make it harder to drive JUST IN: Senator Mark Kelly comes out against the SAVE ACT a bill that requires proof of citizenship to vote in elections. He says that it makes it harder for Americans to vote. What he really means is that it makes it harder for illegals to vote. https://t.co/bEW4JfbGd9 JUST IN: Senator Mark Kelly comes out against the SAVE ACT a bill that requires proof of citizenship to vote in elections. He says that it makes it harder for Americans to vote. What he really means is that it makes it harder" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2017043609875370151) 2026-01-30T01:14Z 111.7K followers, 14.4K engagements "Blessed Columba Marmion born Joseph Aloysius Marmion on April [--] [----] in Dublin Ireland was an influential Benedictine monk abbot and spiritual writer whose teachings continue to guide many in the Catholic Church. The son of an Irish father and a French mother he grew up in a pious household that nurtured his early sense of a priestly vocation. He entered the seminary in Dublin and completed his theological studies at the Irish College in Rome where he was ordained a priest for the Dublin diocese on June [--] [----]. Initially Marmion served as a diocesan priest in Ireland working as a curate in" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2017239791264207261) 2026-01-30T14:13Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Mutien-Marie Wiaux was a Belgian religious brother and teacher who became recognized as a saint for his exemplary life of humility prayer and dedication to education. Born Louis-Joseph Wiaux on March [--] [----] in the small village of Mellet in French-speaking Belgium he was the third of six children in a devout family. His father worked as a blacksmith and the household also ran a caf. From a young age Louis showed a strong inclination toward religious life influenced by the pious environment of his community. In [----] at the age of fifteen he entered the novitiate of the Brothers of the" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2017253596211904804) 2026-01-30T15:08Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Blessed Proinsias Tailiuir known in English as Blessed Francis Taylor was an Irish Catholic layman and martyr who lived during a time of intense religious persecution in Ireland under English rule. Born around [----] in Swords County Dublin he came from a prominent Old English merchant family that remained steadfastly loyal to the Catholic faith despite the official imposition of Protestantism. Taylor rose to prominence in Dublin's civic life through his success as a merchant and alderman. In [----] he was elected Mayor of Dublin a position that reflected his standing in the community. He later" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2017253975767069179) 2026-01-30T15:10Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Toma Khuong also known as Saint Thomas Khuong or Tma Khung (full Vietnamese name often given as Thomas Ng Tc Khung or Thomas Khung Tuc Ngo) was a Vietnamese priest and martyr born around [----] in Tonkin (northern Vietnam) likely in the province of Hng Yn. He came from a noble family possibly the son of a mandarin and was raised as a Christian from childhood in a time when the faith had taken root in Vietnam through missionary efforts but faced recurring hostility from imperial authorities. Khuong became a diocesan priest serving in the apostolic vicariate of Central Tonkin. He was also" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2017254568556454032) 2026-01-30T15:12Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Francesco Saverio Maria Bianchi also known in English as Saint Francis Xavier Mary Bianchi was an Italian priest and member of the Barnabite Order (Clerics Regular of Saint Paul). Born on December [--] [----] in the small town of Arpino in the Lazio region then part of the Papal States he grew up in a devout and affectionate family that nurtured his early religious inclinations. From a young age Francesco felt drawn to the religious life. Despite opposition from his relatives he entered the Barnabites at the age of fourteen. He pursued his studies with dedication including time in Naples and" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2017601267472773185) 2026-01-31T14:10Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements "The Chesterton Schools Network is rapidly expanding classical joyfully Catholic high schools. With nearly [--] schools already serving over [----] students across [--] states & beyond they're aiming to add [--] more worldwide this year including new ones in Tokyo Barcelona and Lagos. Parents want unambiguous Catholicism serious academics virtue formation and smiling kids excited to learn. This grassroots movement (even winning the $1M Yass Prize) is building toward [----] schools by [----]. Read more: https://catholicreview.org/chesterton-schools-network-aims-to-add-22-schools-worldwide-this-year/" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2017606774791024954) 2026-01-31T14:31Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Brigid of Kildare also known as Saint Brigid of Ireland was one of the three principal patron saints of Ireland alongside Saint Patrick and Saint Columba. Born around the year [---] A.D. near Faughart in what is now County Louth she lived during the early period of Christianity's spread in Ireland a time when Saint Patrick was actively preaching and converting many to the faith. Tradition holds that her father was a pagan chieftain of Leinster named Dubthach while her mother Broicsech was a Christian slave possibly baptized by Patrick himself. Brigid grew up in humble circumstances often" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2017959123803943409) 2026-02-01T13:52Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements "Blessed Andrea Carlo Ferrari was an Italian Catholic prelate renowned for his pastoral dedication and holiness. Born Andrea Ferrari on August [--] [----] in the humble rural hamlet of Lalatta di Palanzano near Parma he grew up in a modest peasant family marked by deep religious faith. He entered the seminary in Parma where he received a solid formation and was ordained a priest on December [--] [----]. In his early ministry within the Diocese of Parma Ferrari quickly distinguished himself through teaching and administration. He served as vice-rector of the diocesan seminary and taught physics and" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2018308755822174403) 2026-02-02T13:01Z 111.6K followers, [----] engagements "Blessing of Candles .Our help is in the name of the Lord. .Who made heaven and earth. .The Lord be with you. .May He also be with you. .Let us pray. Lord Jesus Christ Son of the living God bless✞ these candles at our supplication. By the power of the holy ✞ cross pour out upon them a heavenly blessing O Lord who gave them to human kind in order to repel the darkness. From this signing with the holy ✞ cross may they receive such blessing that wherever they are set up or lighted the princes of darkness may begin to tremble and depart may flee in fear with all their ministers from such dwelling" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2018341042043470133) 2026-02-02T15:09Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Fifteen US bishops led by the archbishops of Santa Fe and Seattle expressed their deep opposition to an appropriations bill to fund US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). https://www.ncregister.com/cna/300-catholic-leaders-including-15-bishops-ask-senate-to-reject-ice-funding-if-no-reforms https://www.ncregister.com/cna/300-catholic-leaders-including-15-bishops-ask-senate-to-reject-ice-funding-if-no-reforms" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2018423009741086733) 2026-02-02T20:35Z 111.8K followers, 11.6K engagements "Blessed Iustus Takayama Ukon also known as Justus Takayama or Dom Justo Takayama was a remarkable figure in the early history of Catholicism in Japan: a samurai daimyo and lay Catholic who chose fidelity to his faith over worldly power and security. Born around [----] or [----] in what is now the Nara or Osaka region he entered the world as Takayama Hikogor into a noble samurai family during the turbulent Sengoku period an era of constant warfare among feudal lords. His father Takayama Tomoteru a daimyo ruling from Sawa Castle encountered Portuguese Jesuit missionaries and converted to" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2018678283781464228) 2026-02-03T13:29Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Cardinal Cupichs coaching tree keeps growing: Another former Chicago deputy Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks heads to New Yorkmaking four major archbishops from his network in just [--] months. His influence on the U.S. hierarchy is profound and for some troubling. https://www.ncregister.com/news/cardinal-cupich-s-ever-expanding-coaching-tree https://www.ncregister.com/news/cardinal-cupich-s-ever-expanding-coaching-tree" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2018680064993263923) 2026-02-03T13:36Z 111.7K followers, 28.5K engagements "Preserving the integrity of our elections is something upon which all citizens of good will agree. 🚨 BREAKING: In a stunning blow to Democrats 76% PERCENT of BLACK Americans want nationwide voter ID in other words the SAVE America Act White voters: 85% want it Latino voters: 82% want it Another leftist narrative just got decimated. Pass voter ID. GET THIS PASSED. https://t.co/HFnVtlccvh 🚨 BREAKING: In a stunning blow to Democrats 76% PERCENT of BLACK Americans want nationwide voter ID in other words the SAVE America Act White voters: 85% want it Latino voters: 82% want it Another leftist" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2018712737132458304) 2026-02-03T15:46Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "A fair and balanced assessment. There is much to love about ND but the real danger inherent in Notre Dames benchmarking itself against secular peer institutions (which drives the policy bus it seems) lies in the substantial risk of gradual mission drift and erosion of its distinctive Catholic identity. Remember: both of these stories tell us aspects of what's going on at Notre Dame. Don't let your alarm over the one on the R prevent you from celebrating the good of the one on the L; and similarly don't let your exciement about L mute your legitimate concern about R. https://t.co/LWk9aIcw0M" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2018806283328012562) 2026-02-03T21:58Z 111.7K followers, 24.1K engagements "The Archdiocese of New York has accused Chubb insurance of fraud alleging the company secretly created and funded a fake victims rights organization called the Church Accountability Project to pressure the archdiocese into dropping its lawsuit over coverage for sexual abuse claims. In a recent court filing the archdiocese claims Chubb disguised itself as a third-party advocate while purporting to defend its policyholder running a shadow campaign that criticized the archdiocese and featured a doctored image of Cardinal Dolan. This occurred amid ongoing litigation since [----] concerning an $859" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2018886720771526917) 2026-02-04T03:17Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements "Servant of God Giuseppe Ottone was an Italian boy born on March [--] [----] in Castelpagano a small town in the province of Benevento. His birth name was Giuseppe Italico and he entered the world as the child of an extramarital relationship. Shortly after birth he was placed in the provincial orphanage in Benevento where he spent his early months. At eight months old he was adopted by a woman named Ottone who gave him her surname and raised him with care in Torre Annunziata near Naples. Giuseppe grew up in modest circumstances marked by poverty and hardship yet he developed a deep piety and" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2019040398883074062) 2026-02-04T13:28Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Jeanne de Valois also known as Joan of France or Jeanne de France was born on April [--] [----] as the daughter of King Louis XI of France and his wife Charlotte of Savoy. From infancy she faced rejection and hardship; her father despised her for being female and for her physical frailties which included deformities that earned her the nickname "the Lame." Rather than receiving royal care she was sent to live in isolation at a remote chteau under guardians deprived of comforts and nearly necessities which deepened her early reliance on God and fostered a profound devotion to the Blessed" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2019041795364073898) 2026-02-04T13:34Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements "Our hall at ND offered Mass daily confessions before Mass recitation of Compline nightly a weekly Holy Hour with Benediction daily Rosary before Mass Forty Hours Devotion Stations of the Cross Penance Services in Advent and Lent etcplease be careful about a general characterizing of ND. It is much more complex. A lot of the response to this article so far: Well what do you expect Notre Dame isnt Catholic at all Meanwhile the article literally opens with the story of students *carving a human-sized replica of the basilica out of ice* and thousands of them attending Mass outside it A lot of the" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2019077337778659404) 2026-02-04T15:55Z 111.7K followers, 34.3K engagements "I stay clear of politics and am registered as an independent but I am curious as to why Republicans do not remove @LeaderJohnThune who refuses to follow the will of Republican voters on such a common sense measure as the Save Act to protect the integrity of elections. If you're trying to understand why @LeaderJohnThune is being such a wimp on THE SAVE ACT it's because the guy in the red box knows with the SAVE ACT MAGA will rule this nation for a generation and his #globalist funders don't want that. I follow-back all verified #MAGA account https://t.co/AzavuEzjfv If you're trying to" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2019139103355498553) 2026-02-04T20:00Z 111.7K followers, 12.1K engagements "Blessed Franoise Mzire was a French laywoman and martyr born on August [--] [----] in the small village of Mzangers in the Mayenne region of western France. Coming from a devout and prosperous farming family she grew up in a household that instilled strong Catholic values. After losing her mother early in life she dedicated herself to a life of piety remaining unmarried and embracing a virginal consecration to God. Franoise became a dedicated teacher in parish schools focusing particularly on the education of poor children. She also devoted much of her time to caring for the sick and needy in her" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2019394990917492851) 2026-02-05T12:57Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Blessed Elisabetta Canori Mora was an Italian laywoman mystic and member of the Third Order of the Most Holy Trinity recognized by the Church for her heroic virtue amid profound personal suffering. Born on November [--] [----] in Rome to a noble and devout family she was one of twelve children in a household that emphasized Christian education and piety. As a young girl she received schooling from religious sisters including the Augustinians where her intelligence and early spiritual depth became evident. In [----] at the age of twenty-one she married Cristoforo Mora a lawyer from a respectable" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2019395433416511509) 2026-02-05T12:59Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "St. Paul Miki was a Japanese Jesuit brother born around [----] into a prominent family near Osaka. His parents and entire household converted to Christianity when he was young and he received his education from Jesuit missionaries who had been active in Japan since St. Francis Xavier's arrival in the mid-16th century. Paul joined the Society of Jesus in his early twenties studied at Jesuit seminaries and became renowned as an eloquent preacher and catechist who brought many fellow Japanese to the faith. He was on the verge of priestly ordination when persecution struck. In the late 16th century" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2019759244564713490) 2026-02-06T13:05Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements "Venerable Marthe-Louise Robin was a French mystic and laywoman born on March [--] [----] in the small village of Chteauneuf-de-Galaure in the Drme region of southeastern France. Raised in a modest peasant farming family as one of several children she grew up in a simple rural environment where her parents were not particularly devout at first though they ensured she was baptized. As a young girl Marthe experienced a profound spiritual awakening and by her late teens and early twenties she suffered a series of mysterious illnesses that progressively paralyzed her. By around [----] at age [--] or so" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2019761373530431552) 2026-02-06T13:13Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements "Fr. Wilson Miscamble and Anna Kelly appeared with Raymond Arroyo on EWTN's "The World Over" for a discussion about the on-going issues at Notre Dame. https://m.youtube.com/watchv=2lljFOvxZps https://m.youtube.com/watchv=2lljFOvxZps" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2019799897638101320) 2026-02-06T15:46Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements "Blessed Pius IX born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti on May [--] [----] in Senigallia Italy served as Supreme Pontiff from June [--] [----] until his death on February [--] [----]. His pontificate of nearly thirty-two years remains the longest in the history of the papacy excluding the traditional attribution to Saint Peter. Elevated to the papacy at a relatively young age of fifty-four he assumed the name Pius IX in honor of his predecessor Pius VII under whom he had received significant early formation. Pius IXs early life was marked by both personal challenges and deep piety. He experienced episodes of" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2020018355143406044) 2026-02-07T06:14Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements "Religion and Action [--]. Jesus says in the Gospel: I am the way and the truth and the life. (John 14:6) The world was lost in the darkness of error and in the entanglement of vice. Jesus came to point out the only path which leads to truth and to virtue. But He was not satisfied merely to show the way and to preach the truth. There were philosophers who had spoken eloquently and taught wisely on the subject of truth and the virtues. Nobody however was able to give men the strength to follow their precepts. Many could have repeated the words of the poet: "Video meliora proboque deteriora" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2020316691700322581) 2026-02-08T02:00Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements "Blessed Johann Philipp Jeningen was a German Jesuit priest and missionary born on January [--] [----] in Eichsttt Bavaria. Baptized shortly after his birth in the city's cathedral he grew up in a region still recovering from the devastation of the Thirty Years' War which had left deep scars on religious and social life in central Europe. At the age of twenty-one Jeningen entered the Society of Jesus on January [--] [----] in Landsberg Germany. He pursued his formation with dedication was ordained a priest on June [--] [----] and pronounced his solemn vows on February [--] [----]. Rather than seeking a" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2020485002522173798) 2026-02-08T13:08Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Girolamo Emiliani also known as Jerome Emiliani or Gerolamo Emiliani was an Italian saint born in Venice in [----] into a noble patrician family. His early life was marked by loss and waywardness; after his father's death when he was still young he ran away from home around age fifteen eventually joining the Venetian army. He pursued a military career rising to command forces defending a fortress but lived a careless and irreligious existence during those years. In [----] during conflicts involving the League of Cambrai he was captured and imprisoned in a dungeon. There chained and isolated" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2020486237149098040) 2026-02-08T13:13Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements "In Kaduna northern Nigeria gunmen killed [--] people and abducted Fr. Nathaniel Asuwaye (parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church) along with [--] others in a pre-dawn attack. https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/gunmen-kill-three-people-abduct-catholic-priest-northern-nigeria-2026-02-08/ https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/gunmen-kill-three-people-abduct-catholic-priest-northern-nigeria-2026-02-08/" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2020486891959721998) 2026-02-08T13:16Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Josephine Bakhita whose full name was Josephine Margaret Bakhita (also known as Giuseppina Margherita Bakhita in Italian) was a Sudanese woman who rose from the horrors of slavery to become a revered Catholic saint. Born around [----] in the village of Olgossa in the Darfur region of Sudan she belonged to the Daju people and grew up in a loving prosperous family unaware of deep suffering in her early childhood. Tragically as a young girl of about seven or eight she was kidnapped by Arab slave traders torn from her home and sold into slavery. Her captors gave her the name Bakhita an Arabic" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2020519355021172987) 2026-02-08T15:25Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements "University of Notre Dame just appointed Prof. Susan Ostermannan outspoken abortion advocate who called pregnancy bans 'violence against women' & linked them to white supremacyas director of the Liu Institute for Asia & Asian Studies. How does this align with ND's Catholic mission https://irishrover.net/2026/01/notre-dame-appoints-abortion-advocate-director-of-liu-institute/ https://irishrover.net/2026/01/notre-dame-appoints-abortion-advocate-director-of-liu-institute/" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2016508038258065457) 2026-01-28T13:45Z 111.9K followers, 132.5K engagements "Branding update at Notre Dame: Simplified crest omits Marian 'vita dulcedo spes' to boost legibility and global appeal but the cross remains which ND claims reinforces its Catholic roots as a global research university. https://www.ndsmcobserver.com/article/2026/01/university-adopts-simplified-version-of-academic-mark-to-promote-catholic-identity https://www.ndsmcobserver.com/article/2026/01/university-adopts-simplified-version-of-academic-mark-to-promote-catholic-identity" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2017257539277136108) 2026-01-30T15:24Z 111.9K followers, 16K engagements "At Jesuit-run Loyola Marymount Univ non-tenure-track faculty accuse admin of union-busting while LMU invokes religious exemption to protect its Catholic mission and avoid third-party bargaining. A real clash over Catholic social teaching on labor rights. https://www.osvnews.com/labor-standoff-at-las-loyola-marymount-university-a-battle-over-catholic-teaching/ https://www.osvnews.com/labor-standoff-at-las-loyola-marymount-university-a-battle-over-catholic-teaching/" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2017604090302284278) 2026-01-31T14:21Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Blessed Pietro of Ruffia also known as Peter Cambiano or Pietro Cambiani da Ruffia was a 14th-century Italian Dominican priest and martyr. Born around [----] in Ruffia a small town in Piedmont (with some sources citing nearby Chieri) he came from the noble Cambiani family. His father served as a city councilor and his mother belonged to nobility yet young Pietro was raised in a devout household that instilled in him a strong sense of piety from an early age. He entered the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans) while still young drawn to their emphasis on preaching study and austerity. Known for" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2018309953115623699) 2026-02-02T13:06Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Ice Chapel Mass at the University of Notre Damebuilt by students to mirror the Basilica drew an estimated two thousand for Candlemas in [--] weather. https://www.onefootdown.com/notre-dame-fighting-irish-university-issues-news/80540/a-reminder-the-university-of-notre-dame-is-still-very-catholic-ice-chapel-mass-nd https://www.onefootdown.com/notre-dame-fighting-irish-university-issues-news/80540/a-reminder-the-university-of-notre-dame-is-still-very-catholic-ice-chapel-mass-nd" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2018681605859016848) 2026-02-03T13:42Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Auxiliary Bishop Marc Trudeau of Los Angeles celebrated a Mass of reparation at Holy Innocents School in Long Beach California on February [--] a day after school officials discovered that the school had been ransacked and the tabernacle desecrated. https://angelusnews.com/local/la-catholics/holy-innocents-reparation-mass/ https://angelusnews.com/local/la-catholics/holy-innocents-reparation-mass/" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2019043724995838154) 2026-02-04T13:41Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "A thoughtful tribute from George Weigel in First Things honors Cardinal Timothy Dolans remarkable ministry as he steps down as Archbishop of New York. Weigel highlights the cardinals intellectual depth fierce loyalty (especially to Ukrainian Greek Catholics and religious freedom advocates like Jimmy Lai) and enduring heart of a parish priest. Though no longer in office as of February [--] Dolans influence endures: in good health and full of energy he is by no means at the end of his ministry or influence. Well worth reading: https://firstthings.com/cardinal-dolan-by-no-means-finished-yet/" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2019157972878782935) 2026-02-04T21:15Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Bishop Kevin Rhoades: Deeply dismayed by Notre Dame's appointment of Prof. Susan Ostermann as director of the Liu Institute. Her public advocacy for abortion and claims linking pro-life views to racism/white supremacy cause scandal and contradict ND's Catholic mission. "Because I have theparticular responsibilityas Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend'to promote and assist in the preservation and strengthening' of the Catholic identity of Catholic universities within my diocese(cf.Ex corde ecclesiae#28) I call upon the leadership of Notre Dame to rectify this situation."" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021620071391510629) 2026-02-11T16:19Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Blessed Jan Havlk (also written as Jn Havlk) was a Slovak Catholic seminarian and martyr of the faith recognized by the Church for his heroic witness under communist persecution. Born on February [--] [----] in the small village of Dubovce (then part of Czechoslovakia in the Zhorie region) he grew up in a modest working-class family. From an early age he showed a strong inclination toward the priesthood. He attended school in nearby Hol and later a secondary grammar school where he came under the influence of the Vincentian fathers (members of the Congregation of the Mission founded by St." [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021947703815553287) 2026-02-12T14:01Z 111.9K followers, [---] engagements "Today is the Optional Memorial of St. Blaise (or Blase) (d. 320) who enjoyed widespread veneration in the Eastern and Western Churches due to many cures attributed to him. St. Blaise was a physician and Bishop of Sebaste Armenia. He lived in a cave on Mount Argeus and was a healer of men and animals. According to legend sick animals would come to him on their own for help but would never disturb him at prayer. Agricola governor of Cappadocia came to Sebaste to persecute Christians. His huntsmen went into the forests of Argeus to find wild animals for the arena games and found many waiting" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2018552516875600105) 2026-02-03T05:09Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Venerable Mary Lange born Elizabeth Clarisse Lange around [----] (likely in Santiago de Cuba or Santo Domingo now part of the Dominican Republic or Haiti) was a pioneering figure in American Catholic history. She emigrated to the United States around [----] amid political upheaval in the Caribbean settling in Baltimore Maryland a city marked by racial prejudice and the realities of slavery. As a free woman of African descent she encountered a society where Black children especially those of free or enslaved parents were largely denied formal education and spiritual care within the Catholic" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2018675817195135377) 2026-02-03T13:19Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "The U.S. Department of Justices Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the severe vandalism and break-in at Holy Innocents Catholic School in Long Beach California. Discovered on February [--] [----] the incident involved extensive damage estimated at $100000 including smashed statues (notably of the Virgin Mary) defaced religious artifacts an attempted breach of the tabernacle ransacked classrooms chapel and assembly hall theft of items and acts of desecration. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon stated: The @CivilRights will open an investigation into this" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2018744634000703514) 2026-02-03T17:53Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Holy Innocents School offers a classical Catholic liberal arts education and is administered by the Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Donations can be sent directly to the school at: Holy Innocents School [----] Pacific Ave Long Beach California 90806" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2018756515780321646) 2026-02-03T18:40Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Giuseppe of Leonessa also known as Saint Joseph of Leonessa was an Italian Capuchin Franciscan friar born Eufranio Desiderio on January [--] [----] in the small town of Leonessa in Umbria (now in Lazio) Italy. From childhood he displayed a deep religious inclination often building small altars for prayer and encouraging his companions to join him. Orphaned young and raised by an uncle who arranged a marriage for him Eufranio rejected worldly prospects. After recovering from a serious illness around age sixteen he joined the Capuchin reform of the Franciscan Order in [----] or [----] at age" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2019042243584131247) 2026-02-04T13:35Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Joo de Brito also known as Saint John de Britto was a Portuguese Jesuit missionary and martyr born in Lisbon on March [--] [----] into a prominent aristocratic family. His father Salvador de Brito Pereira served as Viceroy of Brazil but died there when Joo was young leaving the boy to grow up in the Portuguese royal court where he served as a page from an early age. Despite his privileged surroundings and family opposition Joo felt a strong religious calling. As a child he suffered serious illness yet recovered an event often attributed to prayers to Saint Francis Xavier. At fifteen in 1662" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2019042740932108614) 2026-02-04T13:37Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "The Slovak Conference of Bishops has firmly defended the 25-year-old Fundamental Treaty (Basic Agreement) between Slovakia and the Holy See amid recent questioning by an opposition party regarding its financial and legal implications. Signed in [----] this concordat regulates Church-State relations supports religious freedom Catholic education family values and cooperation for the common good. The bishops emphasize its enduring value in upholding human dignity fostering dialogue and contributing to Slovakias moral and cultural life. As Vatican Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Paul" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2019141955976826898) 2026-02-04T20:12Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Two scholars have resigned from NDs Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and the student pro-life group has called for rescinding the appointment of Susan Ostermann as director due to her public advocacy for legal abortion. The university however continues to stand by its decision. https://www.ncregister.com/news/fallout-continues-at-notre-dame-over-pro-abortion-appointee https://www.ncregister.com/news/fallout-continues-at-notre-dame-over-pro-abortion-appointee" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2019175805432263057) 2026-02-04T22:26Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Ten years after Obergefell v. Hodges Katy Faust argues in First Things that the redefinition of marriage has victimized children by prioritizing adult desires over their fundamental right to a mother and father. The Greater Than campaign unites Catholic and Protestant leaders to urge the Supreme Court to overturn the decision and restore child-centered protections. Read the full article: https://firstthings.com/christians-are-reclaiming-marriage-to-protect-children/ https://firstthings.com/christians-are-reclaiming-marriage-to-protect-children/" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2019498087606030445) 2026-02-05T19:47Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Joyful news from the Diocese of Peoria: The Holy See has approved the beatification of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He will soon be declared Blessed advancing his cause toward sainthood. Details on the ceremony forthcoming. Read Bishop Tylkas full statement: https://www.celebratesheen.com/news/sheen-beatification https://www.celebratesheen.com/news/sheen-beatification" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2020888054228013401) 2026-02-09T15:50Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Apollonia of Alexandria was a Christian virgin and martyr who lived in the early third century in Alexandria Egypt. She is known primarily through an account preserved by Eusebius in his Church History drawn from a letter written by Dionysius the bishop of Alexandria at the time to Fabius bishop of Antioch. This letter describes a violent uprising against Christians in the city around the year [---] or [---] A.D. during the final years of Emperor Philip the Arab's reign and just before the more systematic persecution under Decius. The unrest erupted amid public festivities marking the" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2020845256304947701) 2026-02-09T13:00Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Our Lady of Lourdes is a title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in honor of her apparitions in [----] to a young girl named Bernadette Soubirous in the small town of Lourdes France. Bernadette a fourteen-year-old from a poor family was gathering firewood near the Grotto of Massabielle on February [--] when she saw a beautiful lady dressed in white with a blue sash a rosary in her hand and golden roses on her feet. The lady appeared to her eighteen times over several months speaking gently and inviting Bernadette to pray do penance and seek the conversion of sinners. During one apparition the lady" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021546164475031965) 2026-02-11T11:25Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "The Love of Our Neighbour [--]. The Gospel not only commands us to love God above all things but also to love our neighbour as ourselves. (Cf. Mt. 13:35-40) The Christian love of our neighbour flows necessarily from the love of God. Our Creator loves all men as His own sons. Therefore we ought to love one another as brothers even as Our Lord loves us. We should see in our neighbour especially if he is in need the person of Christ himself our elder brother the first-born among many brethren. (Rom. 8:29) If men sincerely loved one another not merely as brothers but as much as they love themselves" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021948566390923766) 2026-02-12T14:04Z 111.9K followers, [---] engagements "Money breeds arrogance and the upper echelon of ND has both in spades. Catholicism on campus remains a ground up operation which bodes well for its survival in some form. Notre Dame will double down. Rescinding the scandalous appointment will doom them with the schools they consider peers. Doubling down wont cost them much. Its shameful and at this point my best advice is dont donate to them. Notre Dame will double down. Rescinding the scandalous appointment will doom them with the schools they consider peers. Doubling down wont cost them much. Its shameful and at this point my best advice is" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021991911498953149) 2026-02-12T16:56Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Heartbreaking vandalism at Holy Innocents School in Long Beach: Vandals destroyed a Virgin Mary statue attempted to breach the tabernacle and caused extensive damage. Priceless religious items affected. The community responds with prayer and seeks support for restoration. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/vandals-trash-catholic-school-in-southern-california-deface-virgin-mary-and-tabernacle/ https://ktla.com/news/local-news/vandals-trash-catholic-school-in-southern-california-deface-virgin-mary-and-tabernacle/" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2018504392916226291) 2026-02-03T01:58Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Blessed Alojzije Viktor Stepinac commonly known in English as Aloysius Stepinac was a prominent Croatian Catholic prelate born on May [--] [----] in the village of Brezari near Krai in what was then Austria-Hungary. Raised in a devout peasant family as one of several children he grew up with a strong Catholic faith that shaped his early life. After serving as a soldier in World War I where he was taken prisoner he initially studied agriculture but soon felt called to the priesthood. He pursued theological studies in Rome and was ordained a priest in [----]. Stepinac quickly rose in the Church" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021209101317914864) 2026-02-10T13:06Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Pedro de Jess Maldonado Lucero was a Mexican priest and martyr recognized as the first canonized saint from the state of Chihuahua. Born on June [--] [----] in Chihuahua City he was the son of Apolinar Maldonado and Micaela Lucero growing up in a family of seven siblings in the San Nicols neighborhood. From an early age he showed a deep piety and at seventeen he entered the diocesan seminary in Chihuahua where he became known for his devotion to the Eucharist and his kind cheerful character. His studies were interrupted in [----] when the seminary was closed amid the turmoil of the Mexican" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021547106930958829) 2026-02-11T11:29Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Francis X. Maier offers a thoughtful reflection on Jean Raspails prophetic [----] novel The Camp of the Saints newly reissued in English with an introduction by Nathan Pinkoski. The work critiques a spiritually bereft leadership classhaunted by guilt and imprudent compassionthat risks civilizational collapse amid mass migration. Maier applies this lens to contemporary Catholic discourse on immigration invoking Isaiah 58:7-10 to balance genuine charity with the duty to protect ones own community. He praises Cardinal Giacomo Biffis realistic [----] address on the subject as a model of fidelity and" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021567912100626470) 2026-02-11T12:52Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "The Vatican Bank (IOR) just launched two new equity indices in partnership with Morningstar: the Morningstar IOR US Catholic Principles and Morningstar IOR Eurozone Catholic Principles. Each tracks [--] mid- & large-cap stocks aligned with Catholic teachingsrespecting life issues social responsibility and environmental protection. https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/10/vatican-bank-launches-catholic-based-stock-indices https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/10/vatican-bank-launches-catholic-based-stock-indices" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021592009731948553) 2026-02-11T14:27Z 111.9K followers, [---] engagements "Diocese of Pittsburgh to close seven parishes due to declining Mass attendance financial pressures and shortage of priests. https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/catholic-diocese-of-pittsburgh-closing-seven-churches/ https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/catholic-diocese-of-pittsburgh-closing-seven-churches/" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021592539380236659) 2026-02-11T14:29Z 111.9K followers, 14K engagements "The Catholic Diocese of Knoxville has acquired the former St. Thaddaeus' Episcopal Church building for $1.55 million to support its growing Vietnamese congregation. https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/feb/10/catholic-diocese-of-knoxville-purchases-building/ https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/feb/10/catholic-diocese-of-knoxville-purchases-building/" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021593024258609228) 2026-02-11T14:31Z 111.9K followers, [---] engagements "This is the only known photo of St. Bernadette Soubirous at the grotto of Lourdes taken three years after the apparitions" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021662822116339928) 2026-02-11T19:09Z 111.9K followers, 50.2K engagements "The Village of St. Bernadette sung by Andy Williams and released in [----] reached #7 on Billboards Hot [---] in [----]. The Village of St. Bernadette" was written by Australian Eula Parker at the end of a week long visit to the Occitania town of Lourdes site of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes commemorating the [----] visions of Bernadette Soubirous. "I wrote the song on the back of an airmail letter" Parker said "while.waiting at TarbesLourdesPyrnes Airport for the plane.to Paris". Parker received the [----] Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically." [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021687196894261693) 2026-02-11T20:46Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "The Martyrs of Abitina (also known as the Martyrs of Abitinae or Abitinensian Martyrs) were a group of forty-nine Christians from the small town of Abitina in the Roman province of Africa Proconsularis in what is now modern-day Tunisia near Carthage. They suffered martyrdom in the year [---] A.D. during the Diocletianic Persecution one of the most severe campaigns against Christianity in the Roman Empire. Emperor Diocletian had issued edicts beginning in [---] that ordered the destruction of Christian churches the burning of sacred scriptures and the prohibition of Christian assemblies and" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021939302297452884) 2026-02-12T13:27Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Blessed Humbeline of Jully also known as Humbeline or Humbelina was a 12th-century French noblewoman who became a Benedictine nun and abbess. Born around [----] or [----] near Dijon in Burgundy she was the only daughter and youngest child in a deeply pious noble family. Her parents were Tescelin de Fontaine and Aleth de Montbard and she had six brothers including the renowned Saint Bernard of Clairvaux who would become one of the most influential figures in the Cistercian reform. Raised in a household marked by faith and eventual monastic vocationsher father and all her brothers entered the" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021946253181845864) 2026-02-12T13:55Z 111.9K followers, [---] engagements "Saint Ludain also known as Ludan or Luden was a Scottish layman of the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries who is venerated as a blessed or local saint. Born into nobility in Scotland probably as the son of a prince or lord named something like Itiboldo or Hildbold he chose a life of devotion over worldly comforts. He undertook an extensive pilgrimage traveling on foot to various holy sites and ultimately to Jerusalem to visit the places associated with Christ's life and passion. His journey reflected a profound piety and desire to follow Christ through hardship and detachment from" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021946624268698100) 2026-02-12T13:56Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "Venerable Luigi Lo Verde born Filippo Lo Verde on December [--] [----] in Tebourba Tunisia was the son of Sicilian emigrants from Palermo who had moved there seeking work. As the youngest of twelve children he grew up in a humble family environment shaped by faith and hardship. His family later returned to Italy settling in Sicily where his early life reflected a deep and precocious sense of religious vocation. From a young age Filippo felt called to consecrate himself to God expressing this desire clearly in letters and conversations. He entered the minor seminary run by the Conventual" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021947207918731711) 2026-02-12T13:59Z 111.9K followers, [---] engagements "Blessed John Munden was an English Catholic priest and martyr who lived during the turbulent period of religious persecution in Elizabethan England. Born around [----] in Coltley Dorset he studied at New College Oxford where he received a solid education before working as a teacher and schoolmaster. As the Protestant Reformation took hold and Catholic practices were increasingly suppressed under Queen Elizabeth I Munden chose to leave England to pursue his vocation in the Catholic priesthood. He traveled to the English College at Rheims in France a key center for training priests destined for" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021948048297824540) 2026-02-12T14:02Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "RT @JLLiedl: It's been a big week in the news for Notre Dame. But this that famed Catholic sociologist Christian Smith has left ND because" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021951134420574401) 2026-02-12T14:14Z 111.9K followers, [---] engagements "The Archdiocese of Corrientes has announced it will pursue formal canonical disciplinary measures following a marriage ceremony on January [--] at Our Lady of Pompeii Parish involving two individuals identifying as transgender. The archdiocese clarified that no required ecclesiastical documentation was received and that the sacrament requires strict adherence to canonical conditions for validity and licitness including genuine consent aligned with Church teaching on marriage. This development underscores the Churchs commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the sacraments while maintaining" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2021969169084739603) 2026-02-12T15:26Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements "'We are sons of God or of Satan according to whether we conform to goodness or to evil.' (St. Thalassios the Libyan)" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2022007206900887659) 2026-02-12T17:57Z 111.9K followers, [---] engagements "Fr. Jerry Pokorsky reflects on the mutual erosion of reverence for the rule of law in Church and civil society. Restoring it begins with fidelity to truth in language the Deposit of Faith and the Constitutionthrough prudent witness rather than power or personality. https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2026/01/31/restoring-reverence-for-the-rule-of-law/ https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2026/01/31/restoring-reverence-for-the-rule-of-law/" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2017609000896856162) 2026-01-31T14:40Z 111.6K followers, [----] engagements "St. Annes Church Buffalo NY. Permanently closed. Sold to the Islamic community for $250000 who are converting the historic church into a mosque" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/1822763133187825825) 2024-08-11T22:32Z 111.7K followers, 11.6M engagements "Is the Catholic Church winning over Gen Z with the sheer power of beauty and sacred art This piece argues yeswhile plain Protestant spaces fade the visual riches of Catholicism awe (think Sistine Chapel) are drawing young seekers. https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/01/05/comment-is-the-catholic-church-catching-the-eye-of-gen-z-with-the-power-of-the-image https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/01/05/comment-is-the-catholic-church-catching-the-eye-of-gen-z-with-the-power-of-the-image" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2009291566922203377) 2026-01-08T15:50Z 111.6K followers, [----] engagements "Blessed Wincenty Lewoniuk and his twelve companions known collectively as the Martyrs of Pratulin were a group of thirteen laymen from the village of Pratulin in the Podlasie region (then part of the Russian Empire now in eastern Poland). They belonged to the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church also called the Byzantine-rite or Uniate Church which had been established through the Union of Brest in [----] uniting Eastern Christians with the Roman Catholic Church while preserving their liturgical traditions. In the 19th century the Russian authorities pursued a policy of suppressing this Church in" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2015060183517634923) 2026-01-24T13:52Z 111.6K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Paula of Rome also known as Saint Paola was a prominent Christian woman of the late fourth and early fifth centuries whose life exemplified the transition from aristocratic Roman society to dedicated asceticism and monastic commitment. Born in [---] into one of the wealthiest and most distinguished senatorial families in Rome with ancestral claims linking to ancient patrician lines such as the Cornelii Gracchi and Scipios Paula married Toxotius a member of a similarly noble pagan family. The couple had five children: Toxotius (a son) and daughters Blesilla Paulina Eustochium and Rufina." [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2015771822495514694) 2026-01-26T13:00Z 111.6K followers, [----] engagements "Pope Leo is merely stating what has always been. Catholic doctrine is not dynamic in the sense of being subject to fundamental change reversal or evolution into something essentially different. The core content of revealed truththe Sacred Deposit of Faith entrusted to the Churchremains unchanging and immutable. The Church teaches that Divine Revelation completed in Jesus Christ closed with the death of the last apostle. No new public revelation is added thereafter. The doctrines defined as de fide (of faith) are definitively true and unalterable in their essential meaning. However the Churchs" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2016520422867517805) 2026-01-28T14:35Z 111.6K followers, 15.4K engagements "Blessed Are Those Who Love Peace [--]. Blessed are the peacemakers Our Lord says for they shall be called children of God. (Mt. 5:9) All those who are in the state of grace and therefore living on the supernatural plane are the adopted sons of God and sharers in His divine nature (Cf. [--] Peter 1:4) which they will enjoy one day in the Beatific Vision. Our Saviour however refers to those who love peace as being in a special way the sons of God. Why is this St. Augustine offers the real explanation. (Cf. De Serm. Domini lib. I Cap. 2) God is perfect peace and harmony. In Him there is no conflict." [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2017686700319781365) 2026-01-31T19:49Z 111.6K followers, [----] engagements "In An NGO with a Steeple the author argues that U.S. Catholic bishops through Catholic Charities and federal contracts have traded prophetic independence for participation in what amounts to a human trafficking facilitation pipeline via mass migration programs. A sobering critique of institutional compromise. https://open.substack.com/pub/betweentwoages/p/an-ngo-with-a-steeple-why-the-bishops https://open.substack.com/pub/betweentwoages/p/an-ngo-with-a-steeple-why-the-bishops" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2017727174938075550) 2026-01-31T22:30Z 111.6K followers, 15.2K engagements "The month of February is dedicated to the Holy Family. The special devotion which proposes the Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph as the model of virtue of all Christian households began in the 17th century. It started almost simultaneously in Canada and France: the Association of the Holy Family was founded in Montreal in [----] and by the Daughters of the Holy Family in Paris in [----]. In the words of His Holiness Pope Leo XIII "Nothing truly can be more salutary or efficacious for Christian families to meditate upon than the example of this Holy Family which embraces the perfection and" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2017733435742457879) 2026-01-31T22:55Z 111.6K followers, [----] engagements "Saint Sigebert III of Austrasia was a Merovingian king born around [---] as the eldest son of King Dagobert I and his concubine Ragnetrude. He became king of Austrasia the eastern Frankish kingdom centered in what is now northeastern France and parts of Germany at the tender age of about three in [---]. This appointment followed a revolt by Austrasian nobles who pressured Dagobert to grant them their own ruler separating the region from the rest of the Frankish realms. During his early years real power rested with the mayor of the palace particularly Grimoald the Elder who effectively governed in" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/2017957127009038357) 2026-02-01T13:44Z 111.6K followers, [----] engagements "As is their pastoral responsibility and canonical right the four pastors of the impacted parishes have written Charlotte Bishop Martin urging reconsideration of his restrictions against the Latin Mass. https://www.faithfuladvocate.org https://www.faithfuladvocate.org" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/1927439217467998318) 2025-05-27T18:58Z 111.8K followers, 48.5K engagements "An Italian cardinal has indicated that Church leaders are awaiting a decision by Pope Leo XIV on the status of the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM). https://thecatholicherald.com/article/exclusive-cardinal-gambetti-says-were-waiting-on-the-pope-to-decide-on-the-latin-mass https://thecatholicherald.com/article/exclusive-cardinal-gambetti-says-were-waiting-on-the-pope-to-decide-on-the-latin-mass" [X Link](https://x.com/father_rmv/status/1967776005159813584) 2025-09-16T02:22Z 111.9K followers, 24.2K engagements Limited data mode. 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"The apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes introduced herself to St. Bernadette as the Immaculate Conception in [----] thus emphasizing the truth of the recent papal dogma defined in [----]. Mary's title "full of grace" (Luke 1:28) is a poetic translation of the Greek perfect passive participle Kecharitomene () which is more literally translated as "you who have been graced and continue to be completely in grace". Thus Gabriel's address hints at the Immaculate Conception of Mary who is the New Eve (conceived without original sin or its stain). Graphic: St. Joseph's Studios"
X Link 2026-02-11T11:21Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Pierre Thomas also known as Peter Thomas or Petrus de Thomas (c. 13051366) was a French Carmelite friar scholar bishop and papal diplomat whose life bridged the worlds of contemplative religious life and high-stakes international politics in the 14th century. Born into extreme poverty in the Prigord region of southern France (likely near present-day Salles-de-Belvs) to a family of serfs Pierre Thomas left home as a young teenager to ease the burden on his parents. He supported himself through alms and teaching while pursuing education in nearby towns like Monpazier and Agen. At around"
X Link 2026-01-06T13:06Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The Holy See is expected to announce in the coming weeks a date for the beatification of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in [----] with sources indicating the ceremony may occur in September. Sheen renowned for his Emmy-winning television catechesis and evangelization efforts had a miracle approved by Pope Francis in [----]. The advancement of his cause represents a significant moment for the Church in the United States. For the full report: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/back-on-the-air-fulton-sheen-beatification https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/back-on-the-air-fulton-sheen-beatification"
X Link 2026-01-13T10:24Z 111.7K followers, 26.3K engagements
"Saint Zuze Vaz known in English as Saint Joseph Vaz (and in Konkani as Bhoktivont Zuze Vaz) was a remarkable Catholic priest and missionary born on April [--] [----] in Benaulim Goa India. Coming from a devout Konkani Christian family he was ordained a priest in [----] and quickly became renowned as a dedicated preacher confessor and servant of the poor. Inspired by the missionary zeal of St. Francis Xavier Joseph Vaz longed to bring the Gospel to those in need. After serving as superior of the Kanara mission in India for three years he joined the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Goa. In [----] he"
X Link 2026-01-16T13:22Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Antonios of Egypt better known as Saint Anthony the Great was born around [---] A.D. in a village in Middle Egypt to wealthy Christian parents. Orphaned at about age twenty he heard the Gospel passage in which Jesus tells the rich young man to sell everything give to the poor and follow Him. Taking these words as a personal call Anthony distributed his inheritance to the poor entrusted his younger sister to a community of pious virgins and began a life of radical asceticism. At first he remained near his village placing himself under the guidance of older hermits who had already withdrawn"
X Link 2026-01-17T13:30Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Margit of Hungary also known as Saint Margaret of Hungary was a 13th-century princess and Dominican nun born on January [--] [----] at Klis Fortress in what is now Croatia. She was the daughter of King Bla IV of Hungary and Queen Maria Laskarina making her part of the royal rpd dynasty and a niece of the already canonized Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. Her birth occurred during a time of great crisis for Hungary as the kingdom suffered devastating invasion by the Mongol armies under Batu Khan in [----]. Fleeing to safety her parents vowed that if God spared the country and delivered it from the"
X Link 2026-01-18T14:23Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Sebastianus of Rome more commonly known as Saint Sebastian was an early Christian martyr who lived in the late third century during the Roman Empire. Historical details about his life are limited and largely come from later traditions and legends as very little is reliably documented from his own time. Scholars agree that he was a real Roman martyr venerated early in places like Milan under Saint Ambrose and buried along the Appian Way near what became the Basilica of San Sebastiano. According to the widely accepted legend Sebastian was born around [---] A.D. in Narbo (modern Narbonne in"
X Link 2026-01-20T15:34Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Vicente of Zaragoza also known as Saint Vincent of Saragossa or Vincent the Deacon was a Christian martyr who lived in the late third and early fourth centuries in Roman Hispania (modern-day Spain). Born around the latter part of the third century likely in Huesca near Saragossa (Zaragoza) he came from a noble family and received his education and religious formation in Saragossa under Bishop Valerius (or Valero) who ordained him as a deacon. Because Bishop Valerius had difficulty speaking he entrusted Vincent with much of the preaching in the diocese where the young deacon became known"
X Link 2026-01-22T14:43Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Venerable Mathew Makil born on March [--] [----] in Manjoor Kottayam District Kerala India was a significant figure in the history of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church an Eastern Catholic Church in full communion with Rome. Coming from a family of Syrian Christians he pursued his priestly formation and was ordained in [----] after which he served in parish ministry for many years. In [----] he was appointed Vicar General for the Southists (a community within the Syro-Malabar tradition often associated with the Knanaya group) in the Vicariate of Kottayam. His leadership and dedication led to a major"
X Link 2026-01-26T12:59Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Blessed Jurgis Matulaitis-Matulewicz also known as George Matulaitis or Jerzy Matulewicz was a Lithuanian bishop and religious reformer born on April [--] [----] in the small village of Lgin near Marijampol Lithuania then under Russian imperial rule. The youngest of eight children in a poor farming family he lost both parents by the age of ten and grew up amid hardship and the suppression of Lithuanian culture and Catholic faith under tsarist authorities. Despite these challenges he pursued his vocation to the priesthood. He entered the seminary in Warsaw studied theology in Saint Petersburg and"
X Link 2026-01-27T13:23Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Seventy-six students at the University of Notre Dame are preparing to enter the Church this Easterup from [--] in [----] and [--] in [----]. https://www.ncregister.com/features/notre-dame-sees-record-number-of-converts https://www.ncregister.com/features/notre-dame-sees-record-number-of-converts"
X Link 2026-01-27T13:46Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Echoing reports from Harvard University and the University of Notre Dame the Newman Center at Arizona State University is reporting a record number of conversions this school year. https://www.statepress.com/article/2026/01/catholic-conversions-increase-newman https://www.statepress.com/article/2026/01/catholic-conversions-increase-newman"
X Link 2026-01-28T14:02Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The article by Wilson D. Miscamble C.S.C. in First Things raises a serious concern regarding the University of Notre Dames fidelity to its Catholic mission. It critiques the recent appointment of Professor Susan Ostermann as director of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies effective July [--] [----] highlighting her public advocacy for abortion rightsviews that directly contradict fundamental Catholic teaching on the sanctity of human life. Miscamble notes that Notre Dames strategic plan commits to ensuring its Catholic character informs all endeavors yet this decision approved by the"
X Link 2026-01-29T03:12Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Blessed Boesawa Lament born Bolesawa Maria Lament on July [--] [----] in owicz Poland was a remarkable Polish religious sister whose life was dedicated to serving God amid challenging historical circumstances. As the eldest of eight children in a craftsman's family she grew up in a devout Catholic household during the era when Poland was partitioned under foreign rule with much of its territory under Russian control. From her youth Bolesawa showed a strong inclination toward charity and faith. She excelled in her studies and felt called to religious life though her path involved several steps"
X Link 2026-01-29T12:54Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Sulpicius Severus often referred to as Saint Sulpicius Severus in Christian tradition was a prominent Christian writer and ascetic who lived from around [---] A.D. to about [---] or [---] A.D. Born into a noble family in Aquitaine in what is now southwestern France he received an excellent classical education and pursued a successful career as a lawyer renowned for his eloquence and rhetorical skill. He married a woman from a wealthy and distinguished consular family seemingly securing a life of privilege and promise. The early death of his wife marked a profound turning point. Devastated by the"
X Link 2026-01-29T12:59Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Pope Leo XIV has urged the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith to provide clear authoritative guidance amid emerging challenges facing the Church and society. In his address the Holy Father emphasized the need for precise doctrinal clarity to navigate contemporary issues while remaining faithful to the deposit of faith. https://www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/pope-leo-xiv-urges-doctrine-office-to-give-clear-guidance-in-face-of-new-challenges https://www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/pope-leo-xiv-urges-doctrine-office-to-give-clear-guidance-in-face-of-new-challenges"
X Link 2026-01-29T16:47Z 111.7K followers, 21.1K engagements
"Notre Dame has affirmed the appointment of Professor Susan Ostermannan associate professor who has publicly described laws protecting unborn life as violence sexual abuse and trauma and has associated opposition to abortion with white supremacyas director of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies effective July [--]. Despite criticism from faculty including Holy Cross Father Wilson Miscamble who argues the decision exposes the hollowness of claims regarding the universitys Catholic character Notre Dame maintains its unwavering commitment to the sanctity of life while defending the"
X Link 2026-01-29T18:54Z 111.8K followers, 36K engagements
"Does the requirement to carry a drivers license and proof of auto insurance make it harder to drive JUST IN: Senator Mark Kelly comes out against the SAVE ACT a bill that requires proof of citizenship to vote in elections. He says that it makes it harder for Americans to vote. What he really means is that it makes it harder for illegals to vote. https://t.co/bEW4JfbGd9 JUST IN: Senator Mark Kelly comes out against the SAVE ACT a bill that requires proof of citizenship to vote in elections. He says that it makes it harder for Americans to vote. What he really means is that it makes it harder"
X Link 2026-01-30T01:14Z 111.7K followers, 14.4K engagements
"Blessed Columba Marmion born Joseph Aloysius Marmion on April [--] [----] in Dublin Ireland was an influential Benedictine monk abbot and spiritual writer whose teachings continue to guide many in the Catholic Church. The son of an Irish father and a French mother he grew up in a pious household that nurtured his early sense of a priestly vocation. He entered the seminary in Dublin and completed his theological studies at the Irish College in Rome where he was ordained a priest for the Dublin diocese on June [--] [----]. Initially Marmion served as a diocesan priest in Ireland working as a curate in"
X Link 2026-01-30T14:13Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Mutien-Marie Wiaux was a Belgian religious brother and teacher who became recognized as a saint for his exemplary life of humility prayer and dedication to education. Born Louis-Joseph Wiaux on March [--] [----] in the small village of Mellet in French-speaking Belgium he was the third of six children in a devout family. His father worked as a blacksmith and the household also ran a caf. From a young age Louis showed a strong inclination toward religious life influenced by the pious environment of his community. In [----] at the age of fifteen he entered the novitiate of the Brothers of the"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:08Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Blessed Proinsias Tailiuir known in English as Blessed Francis Taylor was an Irish Catholic layman and martyr who lived during a time of intense religious persecution in Ireland under English rule. Born around [----] in Swords County Dublin he came from a prominent Old English merchant family that remained steadfastly loyal to the Catholic faith despite the official imposition of Protestantism. Taylor rose to prominence in Dublin's civic life through his success as a merchant and alderman. In [----] he was elected Mayor of Dublin a position that reflected his standing in the community. He later"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:10Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Toma Khuong also known as Saint Thomas Khuong or Tma Khung (full Vietnamese name often given as Thomas Ng Tc Khung or Thomas Khung Tuc Ngo) was a Vietnamese priest and martyr born around [----] in Tonkin (northern Vietnam) likely in the province of Hng Yn. He came from a noble family possibly the son of a mandarin and was raised as a Christian from childhood in a time when the faith had taken root in Vietnam through missionary efforts but faced recurring hostility from imperial authorities. Khuong became a diocesan priest serving in the apostolic vicariate of Central Tonkin. He was also"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:12Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Francesco Saverio Maria Bianchi also known in English as Saint Francis Xavier Mary Bianchi was an Italian priest and member of the Barnabite Order (Clerics Regular of Saint Paul). Born on December [--] [----] in the small town of Arpino in the Lazio region then part of the Papal States he grew up in a devout and affectionate family that nurtured his early religious inclinations. From a young age Francesco felt drawn to the religious life. Despite opposition from his relatives he entered the Barnabites at the age of fourteen. He pursued his studies with dedication including time in Naples and"
X Link 2026-01-31T14:10Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The Chesterton Schools Network is rapidly expanding classical joyfully Catholic high schools. With nearly [--] schools already serving over [----] students across [--] states & beyond they're aiming to add [--] more worldwide this year including new ones in Tokyo Barcelona and Lagos. Parents want unambiguous Catholicism serious academics virtue formation and smiling kids excited to learn. This grassroots movement (even winning the $1M Yass Prize) is building toward [----] schools by [----]. Read more: https://catholicreview.org/chesterton-schools-network-aims-to-add-22-schools-worldwide-this-year/"
X Link 2026-01-31T14:31Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Brigid of Kildare also known as Saint Brigid of Ireland was one of the three principal patron saints of Ireland alongside Saint Patrick and Saint Columba. Born around the year [---] A.D. near Faughart in what is now County Louth she lived during the early period of Christianity's spread in Ireland a time when Saint Patrick was actively preaching and converting many to the faith. Tradition holds that her father was a pagan chieftain of Leinster named Dubthach while her mother Broicsech was a Christian slave possibly baptized by Patrick himself. Brigid grew up in humble circumstances often"
X Link 2026-02-01T13:52Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Blessed Andrea Carlo Ferrari was an Italian Catholic prelate renowned for his pastoral dedication and holiness. Born Andrea Ferrari on August [--] [----] in the humble rural hamlet of Lalatta di Palanzano near Parma he grew up in a modest peasant family marked by deep religious faith. He entered the seminary in Parma where he received a solid formation and was ordained a priest on December [--] [----]. In his early ministry within the Diocese of Parma Ferrari quickly distinguished himself through teaching and administration. He served as vice-rector of the diocesan seminary and taught physics and"
X Link 2026-02-02T13:01Z 111.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Blessing of Candles .Our help is in the name of the Lord. .Who made heaven and earth. .The Lord be with you. .May He also be with you. .Let us pray. Lord Jesus Christ Son of the living God bless✞ these candles at our supplication. By the power of the holy ✞ cross pour out upon them a heavenly blessing O Lord who gave them to human kind in order to repel the darkness. From this signing with the holy ✞ cross may they receive such blessing that wherever they are set up or lighted the princes of darkness may begin to tremble and depart may flee in fear with all their ministers from such dwelling"
X Link 2026-02-02T15:09Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Fifteen US bishops led by the archbishops of Santa Fe and Seattle expressed their deep opposition to an appropriations bill to fund US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). https://www.ncregister.com/cna/300-catholic-leaders-including-15-bishops-ask-senate-to-reject-ice-funding-if-no-reforms https://www.ncregister.com/cna/300-catholic-leaders-including-15-bishops-ask-senate-to-reject-ice-funding-if-no-reforms"
X Link 2026-02-02T20:35Z 111.8K followers, 11.6K engagements
"Blessed Iustus Takayama Ukon also known as Justus Takayama or Dom Justo Takayama was a remarkable figure in the early history of Catholicism in Japan: a samurai daimyo and lay Catholic who chose fidelity to his faith over worldly power and security. Born around [----] or [----] in what is now the Nara or Osaka region he entered the world as Takayama Hikogor into a noble samurai family during the turbulent Sengoku period an era of constant warfare among feudal lords. His father Takayama Tomoteru a daimyo ruling from Sawa Castle encountered Portuguese Jesuit missionaries and converted to"
X Link 2026-02-03T13:29Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Cardinal Cupichs coaching tree keeps growing: Another former Chicago deputy Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks heads to New Yorkmaking four major archbishops from his network in just [--] months. His influence on the U.S. hierarchy is profound and for some troubling. https://www.ncregister.com/news/cardinal-cupich-s-ever-expanding-coaching-tree https://www.ncregister.com/news/cardinal-cupich-s-ever-expanding-coaching-tree"
X Link 2026-02-03T13:36Z 111.7K followers, 28.5K engagements
"Preserving the integrity of our elections is something upon which all citizens of good will agree. 🚨 BREAKING: In a stunning blow to Democrats 76% PERCENT of BLACK Americans want nationwide voter ID in other words the SAVE America Act White voters: 85% want it Latino voters: 82% want it Another leftist narrative just got decimated. Pass voter ID. GET THIS PASSED. https://t.co/HFnVtlccvh 🚨 BREAKING: In a stunning blow to Democrats 76% PERCENT of BLACK Americans want nationwide voter ID in other words the SAVE America Act White voters: 85% want it Latino voters: 82% want it Another leftist"
X Link 2026-02-03T15:46Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"A fair and balanced assessment. There is much to love about ND but the real danger inherent in Notre Dames benchmarking itself against secular peer institutions (which drives the policy bus it seems) lies in the substantial risk of gradual mission drift and erosion of its distinctive Catholic identity. Remember: both of these stories tell us aspects of what's going on at Notre Dame. Don't let your alarm over the one on the R prevent you from celebrating the good of the one on the L; and similarly don't let your exciement about L mute your legitimate concern about R. https://t.co/LWk9aIcw0M"
X Link 2026-02-03T21:58Z 111.7K followers, 24.1K engagements
"The Archdiocese of New York has accused Chubb insurance of fraud alleging the company secretly created and funded a fake victims rights organization called the Church Accountability Project to pressure the archdiocese into dropping its lawsuit over coverage for sexual abuse claims. In a recent court filing the archdiocese claims Chubb disguised itself as a third-party advocate while purporting to defend its policyholder running a shadow campaign that criticized the archdiocese and featured a doctored image of Cardinal Dolan. This occurred amid ongoing litigation since [----] concerning an $859"
X Link 2026-02-04T03:17Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Servant of God Giuseppe Ottone was an Italian boy born on March [--] [----] in Castelpagano a small town in the province of Benevento. His birth name was Giuseppe Italico and he entered the world as the child of an extramarital relationship. Shortly after birth he was placed in the provincial orphanage in Benevento where he spent his early months. At eight months old he was adopted by a woman named Ottone who gave him her surname and raised him with care in Torre Annunziata near Naples. Giuseppe grew up in modest circumstances marked by poverty and hardship yet he developed a deep piety and"
X Link 2026-02-04T13:28Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Jeanne de Valois also known as Joan of France or Jeanne de France was born on April [--] [----] as the daughter of King Louis XI of France and his wife Charlotte of Savoy. From infancy she faced rejection and hardship; her father despised her for being female and for her physical frailties which included deformities that earned her the nickname "the Lame." Rather than receiving royal care she was sent to live in isolation at a remote chteau under guardians deprived of comforts and nearly necessities which deepened her early reliance on God and fostered a profound devotion to the Blessed"
X Link 2026-02-04T13:34Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Our hall at ND offered Mass daily confessions before Mass recitation of Compline nightly a weekly Holy Hour with Benediction daily Rosary before Mass Forty Hours Devotion Stations of the Cross Penance Services in Advent and Lent etcplease be careful about a general characterizing of ND. It is much more complex. A lot of the response to this article so far: Well what do you expect Notre Dame isnt Catholic at all Meanwhile the article literally opens with the story of students carving a human-sized replica of the basilica out of ice and thousands of them attending Mass outside it A lot of the"
X Link 2026-02-04T15:55Z 111.7K followers, 34.3K engagements
"I stay clear of politics and am registered as an independent but I am curious as to why Republicans do not remove @LeaderJohnThune who refuses to follow the will of Republican voters on such a common sense measure as the Save Act to protect the integrity of elections. If you're trying to understand why @LeaderJohnThune is being such a wimp on THE SAVE ACT it's because the guy in the red box knows with the SAVE ACT MAGA will rule this nation for a generation and his #globalist funders don't want that. I follow-back all verified #MAGA account https://t.co/AzavuEzjfv If you're trying to"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:00Z 111.7K followers, 12.1K engagements
"Blessed Franoise Mzire was a French laywoman and martyr born on August [--] [----] in the small village of Mzangers in the Mayenne region of western France. Coming from a devout and prosperous farming family she grew up in a household that instilled strong Catholic values. After losing her mother early in life she dedicated herself to a life of piety remaining unmarried and embracing a virginal consecration to God. Franoise became a dedicated teacher in parish schools focusing particularly on the education of poor children. She also devoted much of her time to caring for the sick and needy in her"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:57Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Blessed Elisabetta Canori Mora was an Italian laywoman mystic and member of the Third Order of the Most Holy Trinity recognized by the Church for her heroic virtue amid profound personal suffering. Born on November [--] [----] in Rome to a noble and devout family she was one of twelve children in a household that emphasized Christian education and piety. As a young girl she received schooling from religious sisters including the Augustinians where her intelligence and early spiritual depth became evident. In [----] at the age of twenty-one she married Cristoforo Mora a lawyer from a respectable"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:59Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"St. Paul Miki was a Japanese Jesuit brother born around [----] into a prominent family near Osaka. His parents and entire household converted to Christianity when he was young and he received his education from Jesuit missionaries who had been active in Japan since St. Francis Xavier's arrival in the mid-16th century. Paul joined the Society of Jesus in his early twenties studied at Jesuit seminaries and became renowned as an eloquent preacher and catechist who brought many fellow Japanese to the faith. He was on the verge of priestly ordination when persecution struck. In the late 16th century"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:05Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Venerable Marthe-Louise Robin was a French mystic and laywoman born on March [--] [----] in the small village of Chteauneuf-de-Galaure in the Drme region of southeastern France. Raised in a modest peasant farming family as one of several children she grew up in a simple rural environment where her parents were not particularly devout at first though they ensured she was baptized. As a young girl Marthe experienced a profound spiritual awakening and by her late teens and early twenties she suffered a series of mysterious illnesses that progressively paralyzed her. By around [----] at age [--] or so"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:13Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Fr. Wilson Miscamble and Anna Kelly appeared with Raymond Arroyo on EWTN's "The World Over" for a discussion about the on-going issues at Notre Dame. https://m.youtube.com/watchv=2lljFOvxZps https://m.youtube.com/watchv=2lljFOvxZps"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:46Z 111.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Blessed Pius IX born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti on May [--] [----] in Senigallia Italy served as Supreme Pontiff from June [--] [----] until his death on February [--] [----]. His pontificate of nearly thirty-two years remains the longest in the history of the papacy excluding the traditional attribution to Saint Peter. Elevated to the papacy at a relatively young age of fifty-four he assumed the name Pius IX in honor of his predecessor Pius VII under whom he had received significant early formation. Pius IXs early life was marked by both personal challenges and deep piety. He experienced episodes of"
X Link 2026-02-07T06:14Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Religion and Action [--]. Jesus says in the Gospel: I am the way and the truth and the life. (John 14:6) The world was lost in the darkness of error and in the entanglement of vice. Jesus came to point out the only path which leads to truth and to virtue. But He was not satisfied merely to show the way and to preach the truth. There were philosophers who had spoken eloquently and taught wisely on the subject of truth and the virtues. Nobody however was able to give men the strength to follow their precepts. Many could have repeated the words of the poet: "Video meliora proboque deteriora"
X Link 2026-02-08T02:00Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Blessed Johann Philipp Jeningen was a German Jesuit priest and missionary born on January [--] [----] in Eichsttt Bavaria. Baptized shortly after his birth in the city's cathedral he grew up in a region still recovering from the devastation of the Thirty Years' War which had left deep scars on religious and social life in central Europe. At the age of twenty-one Jeningen entered the Society of Jesus on January [--] [----] in Landsberg Germany. He pursued his formation with dedication was ordained a priest on June [--] [----] and pronounced his solemn vows on February [--] [----]. Rather than seeking a"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:08Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Girolamo Emiliani also known as Jerome Emiliani or Gerolamo Emiliani was an Italian saint born in Venice in [----] into a noble patrician family. His early life was marked by loss and waywardness; after his father's death when he was still young he ran away from home around age fifteen eventually joining the Venetian army. He pursued a military career rising to command forces defending a fortress but lived a careless and irreligious existence during those years. In [----] during conflicts involving the League of Cambrai he was captured and imprisoned in a dungeon. There chained and isolated"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:13Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements
"In Kaduna northern Nigeria gunmen killed [--] people and abducted Fr. Nathaniel Asuwaye (parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church) along with [--] others in a pre-dawn attack. https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/gunmen-kill-three-people-abduct-catholic-priest-northern-nigeria-2026-02-08/ https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/gunmen-kill-three-people-abduct-catholic-priest-northern-nigeria-2026-02-08/"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:16Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Josephine Bakhita whose full name was Josephine Margaret Bakhita (also known as Giuseppina Margherita Bakhita in Italian) was a Sudanese woman who rose from the horrors of slavery to become a revered Catholic saint. Born around [----] in the village of Olgossa in the Darfur region of Sudan she belonged to the Daju people and grew up in a loving prosperous family unaware of deep suffering in her early childhood. Tragically as a young girl of about seven or eight she was kidnapped by Arab slave traders torn from her home and sold into slavery. Her captors gave her the name Bakhita an Arabic"
X Link 2026-02-08T15:25Z 111.8K followers, [----] engagements
"University of Notre Dame just appointed Prof. Susan Ostermannan outspoken abortion advocate who called pregnancy bans 'violence against women' & linked them to white supremacyas director of the Liu Institute for Asia & Asian Studies. How does this align with ND's Catholic mission https://irishrover.net/2026/01/notre-dame-appoints-abortion-advocate-director-of-liu-institute/ https://irishrover.net/2026/01/notre-dame-appoints-abortion-advocate-director-of-liu-institute/"
X Link 2026-01-28T13:45Z 111.9K followers, 132.5K engagements
"Branding update at Notre Dame: Simplified crest omits Marian 'vita dulcedo spes' to boost legibility and global appeal but the cross remains which ND claims reinforces its Catholic roots as a global research university. https://www.ndsmcobserver.com/article/2026/01/university-adopts-simplified-version-of-academic-mark-to-promote-catholic-identity https://www.ndsmcobserver.com/article/2026/01/university-adopts-simplified-version-of-academic-mark-to-promote-catholic-identity"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:24Z 111.9K followers, 16K engagements
"At Jesuit-run Loyola Marymount Univ non-tenure-track faculty accuse admin of union-busting while LMU invokes religious exemption to protect its Catholic mission and avoid third-party bargaining. A real clash over Catholic social teaching on labor rights. https://www.osvnews.com/labor-standoff-at-las-loyola-marymount-university-a-battle-over-catholic-teaching/ https://www.osvnews.com/labor-standoff-at-las-loyola-marymount-university-a-battle-over-catholic-teaching/"
X Link 2026-01-31T14:21Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Blessed Pietro of Ruffia also known as Peter Cambiano or Pietro Cambiani da Ruffia was a 14th-century Italian Dominican priest and martyr. Born around [----] in Ruffia a small town in Piedmont (with some sources citing nearby Chieri) he came from the noble Cambiani family. His father served as a city councilor and his mother belonged to nobility yet young Pietro was raised in a devout household that instilled in him a strong sense of piety from an early age. He entered the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans) while still young drawn to their emphasis on preaching study and austerity. Known for"
X Link 2026-02-02T13:06Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Ice Chapel Mass at the University of Notre Damebuilt by students to mirror the Basilica drew an estimated two thousand for Candlemas in [--] weather. https://www.onefootdown.com/notre-dame-fighting-irish-university-issues-news/80540/a-reminder-the-university-of-notre-dame-is-still-very-catholic-ice-chapel-mass-nd https://www.onefootdown.com/notre-dame-fighting-irish-university-issues-news/80540/a-reminder-the-university-of-notre-dame-is-still-very-catholic-ice-chapel-mass-nd"
X Link 2026-02-03T13:42Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Auxiliary Bishop Marc Trudeau of Los Angeles celebrated a Mass of reparation at Holy Innocents School in Long Beach California on February [--] a day after school officials discovered that the school had been ransacked and the tabernacle desecrated. https://angelusnews.com/local/la-catholics/holy-innocents-reparation-mass/ https://angelusnews.com/local/la-catholics/holy-innocents-reparation-mass/"
X Link 2026-02-04T13:41Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"A thoughtful tribute from George Weigel in First Things honors Cardinal Timothy Dolans remarkable ministry as he steps down as Archbishop of New York. Weigel highlights the cardinals intellectual depth fierce loyalty (especially to Ukrainian Greek Catholics and religious freedom advocates like Jimmy Lai) and enduring heart of a parish priest. Though no longer in office as of February [--] Dolans influence endures: in good health and full of energy he is by no means at the end of his ministry or influence. Well worth reading: https://firstthings.com/cardinal-dolan-by-no-means-finished-yet/"
X Link 2026-02-04T21:15Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Bishop Kevin Rhoades: Deeply dismayed by Notre Dame's appointment of Prof. Susan Ostermann as director of the Liu Institute. Her public advocacy for abortion and claims linking pro-life views to racism/white supremacy cause scandal and contradict ND's Catholic mission. "Because I have theparticular responsibilityas Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend'to promote and assist in the preservation and strengthening' of the Catholic identity of Catholic universities within my diocese(cf.Ex corde ecclesiae#28) I call upon the leadership of Notre Dame to rectify this situation.""
X Link 2026-02-11T16:19Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Blessed Jan Havlk (also written as Jn Havlk) was a Slovak Catholic seminarian and martyr of the faith recognized by the Church for his heroic witness under communist persecution. Born on February [--] [----] in the small village of Dubovce (then part of Czechoslovakia in the Zhorie region) he grew up in a modest working-class family. From an early age he showed a strong inclination toward the priesthood. He attended school in nearby Hol and later a secondary grammar school where he came under the influence of the Vincentian fathers (members of the Congregation of the Mission founded by St."
X Link 2026-02-12T14:01Z 111.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Today is the Optional Memorial of St. Blaise (or Blase) (d. 320) who enjoyed widespread veneration in the Eastern and Western Churches due to many cures attributed to him. St. Blaise was a physician and Bishop of Sebaste Armenia. He lived in a cave on Mount Argeus and was a healer of men and animals. According to legend sick animals would come to him on their own for help but would never disturb him at prayer. Agricola governor of Cappadocia came to Sebaste to persecute Christians. His huntsmen went into the forests of Argeus to find wild animals for the arena games and found many waiting"
X Link 2026-02-03T05:09Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Venerable Mary Lange born Elizabeth Clarisse Lange around [----] (likely in Santiago de Cuba or Santo Domingo now part of the Dominican Republic or Haiti) was a pioneering figure in American Catholic history. She emigrated to the United States around [----] amid political upheaval in the Caribbean settling in Baltimore Maryland a city marked by racial prejudice and the realities of slavery. As a free woman of African descent she encountered a society where Black children especially those of free or enslaved parents were largely denied formal education and spiritual care within the Catholic"
X Link 2026-02-03T13:19Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"The U.S. Department of Justices Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the severe vandalism and break-in at Holy Innocents Catholic School in Long Beach California. Discovered on February [--] [----] the incident involved extensive damage estimated at $100000 including smashed statues (notably of the Virgin Mary) defaced religious artifacts an attempted breach of the tabernacle ransacked classrooms chapel and assembly hall theft of items and acts of desecration. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon stated: The @CivilRights will open an investigation into this"
X Link 2026-02-03T17:53Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Holy Innocents School offers a classical Catholic liberal arts education and is administered by the Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Donations can be sent directly to the school at: Holy Innocents School [----] Pacific Ave Long Beach California 90806"
X Link 2026-02-03T18:40Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Giuseppe of Leonessa also known as Saint Joseph of Leonessa was an Italian Capuchin Franciscan friar born Eufranio Desiderio on January [--] [----] in the small town of Leonessa in Umbria (now in Lazio) Italy. From childhood he displayed a deep religious inclination often building small altars for prayer and encouraging his companions to join him. Orphaned young and raised by an uncle who arranged a marriage for him Eufranio rejected worldly prospects. After recovering from a serious illness around age sixteen he joined the Capuchin reform of the Franciscan Order in [----] or [----] at age"
X Link 2026-02-04T13:35Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Joo de Brito also known as Saint John de Britto was a Portuguese Jesuit missionary and martyr born in Lisbon on March [--] [----] into a prominent aristocratic family. His father Salvador de Brito Pereira served as Viceroy of Brazil but died there when Joo was young leaving the boy to grow up in the Portuguese royal court where he served as a page from an early age. Despite his privileged surroundings and family opposition Joo felt a strong religious calling. As a child he suffered serious illness yet recovered an event often attributed to prayers to Saint Francis Xavier. At fifteen in 1662"
X Link 2026-02-04T13:37Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"The Slovak Conference of Bishops has firmly defended the 25-year-old Fundamental Treaty (Basic Agreement) between Slovakia and the Holy See amid recent questioning by an opposition party regarding its financial and legal implications. Signed in [----] this concordat regulates Church-State relations supports religious freedom Catholic education family values and cooperation for the common good. The bishops emphasize its enduring value in upholding human dignity fostering dialogue and contributing to Slovakias moral and cultural life. As Vatican Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Paul"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:12Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Two scholars have resigned from NDs Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and the student pro-life group has called for rescinding the appointment of Susan Ostermann as director due to her public advocacy for legal abortion. The university however continues to stand by its decision. https://www.ncregister.com/news/fallout-continues-at-notre-dame-over-pro-abortion-appointee https://www.ncregister.com/news/fallout-continues-at-notre-dame-over-pro-abortion-appointee"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:26Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Ten years after Obergefell v. Hodges Katy Faust argues in First Things that the redefinition of marriage has victimized children by prioritizing adult desires over their fundamental right to a mother and father. The Greater Than campaign unites Catholic and Protestant leaders to urge the Supreme Court to overturn the decision and restore child-centered protections. Read the full article: https://firstthings.com/christians-are-reclaiming-marriage-to-protect-children/ https://firstthings.com/christians-are-reclaiming-marriage-to-protect-children/"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:47Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Joyful news from the Diocese of Peoria: The Holy See has approved the beatification of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He will soon be declared Blessed advancing his cause toward sainthood. Details on the ceremony forthcoming. Read Bishop Tylkas full statement: https://www.celebratesheen.com/news/sheen-beatification https://www.celebratesheen.com/news/sheen-beatification"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:50Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Apollonia of Alexandria was a Christian virgin and martyr who lived in the early third century in Alexandria Egypt. She is known primarily through an account preserved by Eusebius in his Church History drawn from a letter written by Dionysius the bishop of Alexandria at the time to Fabius bishop of Antioch. This letter describes a violent uprising against Christians in the city around the year [---] or [---] A.D. during the final years of Emperor Philip the Arab's reign and just before the more systematic persecution under Decius. The unrest erupted amid public festivities marking the"
X Link 2026-02-09T13:00Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Our Lady of Lourdes is a title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in honor of her apparitions in [----] to a young girl named Bernadette Soubirous in the small town of Lourdes France. Bernadette a fourteen-year-old from a poor family was gathering firewood near the Grotto of Massabielle on February [--] when she saw a beautiful lady dressed in white with a blue sash a rosary in her hand and golden roses on her feet. The lady appeared to her eighteen times over several months speaking gently and inviting Bernadette to pray do penance and seek the conversion of sinners. During one apparition the lady"
X Link 2026-02-11T11:25Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"The Love of Our Neighbour [--]. The Gospel not only commands us to love God above all things but also to love our neighbour as ourselves. (Cf. Mt. 13:35-40) The Christian love of our neighbour flows necessarily from the love of God. Our Creator loves all men as His own sons. Therefore we ought to love one another as brothers even as Our Lord loves us. We should see in our neighbour especially if he is in need the person of Christ himself our elder brother the first-born among many brethren. (Rom. 8:29) If men sincerely loved one another not merely as brothers but as much as they love themselves"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:04Z 111.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Money breeds arrogance and the upper echelon of ND has both in spades. Catholicism on campus remains a ground up operation which bodes well for its survival in some form. Notre Dame will double down. Rescinding the scandalous appointment will doom them with the schools they consider peers. Doubling down wont cost them much. Its shameful and at this point my best advice is dont donate to them. Notre Dame will double down. Rescinding the scandalous appointment will doom them with the schools they consider peers. Doubling down wont cost them much. Its shameful and at this point my best advice is"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:56Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Heartbreaking vandalism at Holy Innocents School in Long Beach: Vandals destroyed a Virgin Mary statue attempted to breach the tabernacle and caused extensive damage. Priceless religious items affected. The community responds with prayer and seeks support for restoration. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/vandals-trash-catholic-school-in-southern-california-deface-virgin-mary-and-tabernacle/ https://ktla.com/news/local-news/vandals-trash-catholic-school-in-southern-california-deface-virgin-mary-and-tabernacle/"
X Link 2026-02-03T01:58Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Blessed Alojzije Viktor Stepinac commonly known in English as Aloysius Stepinac was a prominent Croatian Catholic prelate born on May [--] [----] in the village of Brezari near Krai in what was then Austria-Hungary. Raised in a devout peasant family as one of several children he grew up with a strong Catholic faith that shaped his early life. After serving as a soldier in World War I where he was taken prisoner he initially studied agriculture but soon felt called to the priesthood. He pursued theological studies in Rome and was ordained a priest in [----]. Stepinac quickly rose in the Church"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:06Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Pedro de Jess Maldonado Lucero was a Mexican priest and martyr recognized as the first canonized saint from the state of Chihuahua. Born on June [--] [----] in Chihuahua City he was the son of Apolinar Maldonado and Micaela Lucero growing up in a family of seven siblings in the San Nicols neighborhood. From an early age he showed a deep piety and at seventeen he entered the diocesan seminary in Chihuahua where he became known for his devotion to the Eucharist and his kind cheerful character. His studies were interrupted in [----] when the seminary was closed amid the turmoil of the Mexican"
X Link 2026-02-11T11:29Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Francis X. Maier offers a thoughtful reflection on Jean Raspails prophetic [----] novel The Camp of the Saints newly reissued in English with an introduction by Nathan Pinkoski. The work critiques a spiritually bereft leadership classhaunted by guilt and imprudent compassionthat risks civilizational collapse amid mass migration. Maier applies this lens to contemporary Catholic discourse on immigration invoking Isaiah 58:7-10 to balance genuine charity with the duty to protect ones own community. He praises Cardinal Giacomo Biffis realistic [----] address on the subject as a model of fidelity and"
X Link 2026-02-11T12:52Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"The Vatican Bank (IOR) just launched two new equity indices in partnership with Morningstar: the Morningstar IOR US Catholic Principles and Morningstar IOR Eurozone Catholic Principles. Each tracks [--] mid- & large-cap stocks aligned with Catholic teachingsrespecting life issues social responsibility and environmental protection. https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/10/vatican-bank-launches-catholic-based-stock-indices https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/10/vatican-bank-launches-catholic-based-stock-indices"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:27Z 111.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Diocese of Pittsburgh to close seven parishes due to declining Mass attendance financial pressures and shortage of priests. https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/catholic-diocese-of-pittsburgh-closing-seven-churches/ https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/catholic-diocese-of-pittsburgh-closing-seven-churches/"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:29Z 111.9K followers, 14K engagements
"The Catholic Diocese of Knoxville has acquired the former St. Thaddaeus' Episcopal Church building for $1.55 million to support its growing Vietnamese congregation. https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/feb/10/catholic-diocese-of-knoxville-purchases-building/ https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/feb/10/catholic-diocese-of-knoxville-purchases-building/"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:31Z 111.9K followers, [---] engagements
"This is the only known photo of St. Bernadette Soubirous at the grotto of Lourdes taken three years after the apparitions"
X Link 2026-02-11T19:09Z 111.9K followers, 50.2K engagements
"The Village of St. Bernadette sung by Andy Williams and released in [----] reached #7 on Billboards Hot [---] in [----]. The Village of St. Bernadette" was written by Australian Eula Parker at the end of a week long visit to the Occitania town of Lourdes site of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes commemorating the [----] visions of Bernadette Soubirous. "I wrote the song on the back of an airmail letter" Parker said "while.waiting at TarbesLourdesPyrnes Airport for the plane.to Paris". Parker received the [----] Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically."
X Link 2026-02-11T20:46Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"The Martyrs of Abitina (also known as the Martyrs of Abitinae or Abitinensian Martyrs) were a group of forty-nine Christians from the small town of Abitina in the Roman province of Africa Proconsularis in what is now modern-day Tunisia near Carthage. They suffered martyrdom in the year [---] A.D. during the Diocletianic Persecution one of the most severe campaigns against Christianity in the Roman Empire. Emperor Diocletian had issued edicts beginning in [---] that ordered the destruction of Christian churches the burning of sacred scriptures and the prohibition of Christian assemblies and"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:27Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Blessed Humbeline of Jully also known as Humbeline or Humbelina was a 12th-century French noblewoman who became a Benedictine nun and abbess. Born around [----] or [----] near Dijon in Burgundy she was the only daughter and youngest child in a deeply pious noble family. Her parents were Tescelin de Fontaine and Aleth de Montbard and she had six brothers including the renowned Saint Bernard of Clairvaux who would become one of the most influential figures in the Cistercian reform. Raised in a household marked by faith and eventual monastic vocationsher father and all her brothers entered the"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:55Z 111.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Saint Ludain also known as Ludan or Luden was a Scottish layman of the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries who is venerated as a blessed or local saint. Born into nobility in Scotland probably as the son of a prince or lord named something like Itiboldo or Hildbold he chose a life of devotion over worldly comforts. He undertook an extensive pilgrimage traveling on foot to various holy sites and ultimately to Jerusalem to visit the places associated with Christ's life and passion. His journey reflected a profound piety and desire to follow Christ through hardship and detachment from"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:56Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Venerable Luigi Lo Verde born Filippo Lo Verde on December [--] [----] in Tebourba Tunisia was the son of Sicilian emigrants from Palermo who had moved there seeking work. As the youngest of twelve children he grew up in a humble family environment shaped by faith and hardship. His family later returned to Italy settling in Sicily where his early life reflected a deep and precocious sense of religious vocation. From a young age Filippo felt called to consecrate himself to God expressing this desire clearly in letters and conversations. He entered the minor seminary run by the Conventual"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:59Z 111.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Blessed John Munden was an English Catholic priest and martyr who lived during the turbulent period of religious persecution in Elizabethan England. Born around [----] in Coltley Dorset he studied at New College Oxford where he received a solid education before working as a teacher and schoolmaster. As the Protestant Reformation took hold and Catholic practices were increasingly suppressed under Queen Elizabeth I Munden chose to leave England to pursue his vocation in the Catholic priesthood. He traveled to the English College at Rheims in France a key center for training priests destined for"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:02Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"RT @JLLiedl: It's been a big week in the news for Notre Dame. But this that famed Catholic sociologist Christian Smith has left ND because"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:14Z 111.9K followers, [---] engagements
"The Archdiocese of Corrientes has announced it will pursue formal canonical disciplinary measures following a marriage ceremony on January [--] at Our Lady of Pompeii Parish involving two individuals identifying as transgender. The archdiocese clarified that no required ecclesiastical documentation was received and that the sacrament requires strict adherence to canonical conditions for validity and licitness including genuine consent aligned with Church teaching on marriage. This development underscores the Churchs commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the sacraments while maintaining"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:26Z 111.9K followers, [----] engagements
"'We are sons of God or of Satan according to whether we conform to goodness or to evil.' (St. Thalassios the Libyan)"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:57Z 111.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Fr. Jerry Pokorsky reflects on the mutual erosion of reverence for the rule of law in Church and civil society. Restoring it begins with fidelity to truth in language the Deposit of Faith and the Constitutionthrough prudent witness rather than power or personality. https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2026/01/31/restoring-reverence-for-the-rule-of-law/ https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2026/01/31/restoring-reverence-for-the-rule-of-law/"
X Link 2026-01-31T14:40Z 111.6K followers, [----] engagements
"St. Annes Church Buffalo NY. Permanently closed. Sold to the Islamic community for $250000 who are converting the historic church into a mosque"
X Link 2024-08-11T22:32Z 111.7K followers, 11.6M engagements
"Is the Catholic Church winning over Gen Z with the sheer power of beauty and sacred art This piece argues yeswhile plain Protestant spaces fade the visual riches of Catholicism awe (think Sistine Chapel) are drawing young seekers. https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/01/05/comment-is-the-catholic-church-catching-the-eye-of-gen-z-with-the-power-of-the-image https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/01/05/comment-is-the-catholic-church-catching-the-eye-of-gen-z-with-the-power-of-the-image"
X Link 2026-01-08T15:50Z 111.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Blessed Wincenty Lewoniuk and his twelve companions known collectively as the Martyrs of Pratulin were a group of thirteen laymen from the village of Pratulin in the Podlasie region (then part of the Russian Empire now in eastern Poland). They belonged to the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church also called the Byzantine-rite or Uniate Church which had been established through the Union of Brest in [----] uniting Eastern Christians with the Roman Catholic Church while preserving their liturgical traditions. In the 19th century the Russian authorities pursued a policy of suppressing this Church in"
X Link 2026-01-24T13:52Z 111.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Paula of Rome also known as Saint Paola was a prominent Christian woman of the late fourth and early fifth centuries whose life exemplified the transition from aristocratic Roman society to dedicated asceticism and monastic commitment. Born in [---] into one of the wealthiest and most distinguished senatorial families in Rome with ancestral claims linking to ancient patrician lines such as the Cornelii Gracchi and Scipios Paula married Toxotius a member of a similarly noble pagan family. The couple had five children: Toxotius (a son) and daughters Blesilla Paulina Eustochium and Rufina."
X Link 2026-01-26T13:00Z 111.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Pope Leo is merely stating what has always been. Catholic doctrine is not dynamic in the sense of being subject to fundamental change reversal or evolution into something essentially different. The core content of revealed truththe Sacred Deposit of Faith entrusted to the Churchremains unchanging and immutable. The Church teaches that Divine Revelation completed in Jesus Christ closed with the death of the last apostle. No new public revelation is added thereafter. The doctrines defined as de fide (of faith) are definitively true and unalterable in their essential meaning. However the Churchs"
X Link 2026-01-28T14:35Z 111.6K followers, 15.4K engagements
"Blessed Are Those Who Love Peace [--]. Blessed are the peacemakers Our Lord says for they shall be called children of God. (Mt. 5:9) All those who are in the state of grace and therefore living on the supernatural plane are the adopted sons of God and sharers in His divine nature (Cf. [--] Peter 1:4) which they will enjoy one day in the Beatific Vision. Our Saviour however refers to those who love peace as being in a special way the sons of God. Why is this St. Augustine offers the real explanation. (Cf. De Serm. Domini lib. I Cap. 2) God is perfect peace and harmony. In Him there is no conflict."
X Link 2026-01-31T19:49Z 111.6K followers, [----] engagements
"In An NGO with a Steeple the author argues that U.S. Catholic bishops through Catholic Charities and federal contracts have traded prophetic independence for participation in what amounts to a human trafficking facilitation pipeline via mass migration programs. A sobering critique of institutional compromise. https://open.substack.com/pub/betweentwoages/p/an-ngo-with-a-steeple-why-the-bishops https://open.substack.com/pub/betweentwoages/p/an-ngo-with-a-steeple-why-the-bishops"
X Link 2026-01-31T22:30Z 111.6K followers, 15.2K engagements
"The month of February is dedicated to the Holy Family. The special devotion which proposes the Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph as the model of virtue of all Christian households began in the 17th century. It started almost simultaneously in Canada and France: the Association of the Holy Family was founded in Montreal in [----] and by the Daughters of the Holy Family in Paris in [----]. In the words of His Holiness Pope Leo XIII "Nothing truly can be more salutary or efficacious for Christian families to meditate upon than the example of this Holy Family which embraces the perfection and"
X Link 2026-01-31T22:55Z 111.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint Sigebert III of Austrasia was a Merovingian king born around [---] as the eldest son of King Dagobert I and his concubine Ragnetrude. He became king of Austrasia the eastern Frankish kingdom centered in what is now northeastern France and parts of Germany at the tender age of about three in [---]. This appointment followed a revolt by Austrasian nobles who pressured Dagobert to grant them their own ruler separating the region from the rest of the Frankish realms. During his early years real power rested with the mayor of the palace particularly Grimoald the Elder who effectively governed in"
X Link 2026-02-01T13:44Z 111.6K followers, [----] engagements
"As is their pastoral responsibility and canonical right the four pastors of the impacted parishes have written Charlotte Bishop Martin urging reconsideration of his restrictions against the Latin Mass. https://www.faithfuladvocate.org https://www.faithfuladvocate.org"
X Link 2025-05-27T18:58Z 111.8K followers, 48.5K engagements
"An Italian cardinal has indicated that Church leaders are awaiting a decision by Pope Leo XIV on the status of the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM). https://thecatholicherald.com/article/exclusive-cardinal-gambetti-says-were-waiting-on-the-pope-to-decide-on-the-latin-mass https://thecatholicherald.com/article/exclusive-cardinal-gambetti-says-were-waiting-on-the-pope-to-decide-on-the-latin-mass"
X Link 2025-09-16T02:22Z 111.9K followers, 24.2K engagements
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