Years ago, I sat in my afternoon theology class at Franciscan University as my classmates, professor and I had a lively conversation about our Blessed Mother. As we discussed her immaculate conception ...

IRONDALE, Ala. — April 20 marks the centenary of Mother Mary Angelica’s birth. On that day 100 years ago, Rita Rizzo, who would eventually become a nun who would touch the lives of tens of millions of ...

Here is further background on the day, including why it is important to the Catholic Church and traditional methods to celebrate the day. What does the Feast of the Assumption celebrate? How and where ...

The Lay Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Inc., caretakers of the Our Lady of Fatima Blessed Grotto, will host a celebration to honor our Mary’s birthday on Sunday, Sept. 7 at the grotto, 51 W.