Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

Archbishop Gänswein’s Post-Vatican Future Beginning to Take Shape

Archbishop Georg Gänswein was the personal secretary of the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Some have speculated that Archbishop Gänswein not receiving an official position in Freiburg should be perceived as a slight, but this view is contested by a local canon lawyer, who spoke to German Catholic media.

Nuns grew herbs for centuries. Those Polish sisters want to revive an ancient tradition

BIALA NIZNA, Poland (OSV News) — Religious orders have grown herbs throughout the centuries, and careful mixing of medical plants was a well-kept secret for many. Now, Dominican sisters in Poland want to revive the tradition started by their community’s foundress, even though 10 years ago, herb mixing was the last thing they were thinking […]

Today Is the 700th Anniversary of St. Thomas Aquinas’ Canonization…

July 18 is a special day this year for Dominicans: it marks the 700th anniversary of the canonization of St. Thomas Aquinas. St. Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225-1274) is arguably the most important saint in the Order of Preachers after its founder, St. Dominic. He’s certainly had a great impact on the Church at large…

Pope Francis Names Four New Auxiliary Bishops of Los Angeles…

Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed four new auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the largest archdiocese in the United States. The Vatican announced on July 18 that Monsignor Albert Bahhuth, Father Matthew Elshoff, Father Brian Nunes, and Father Slawomir Szkredka will be consecrated as bishops to assist Archbishop José Gomez in leading the […]