Feast date: Jul 26 Blessed Willam Ward was born William Webster in mid-16th century England. He was raised Protestant and converted to Catholicism in Spain, after having traveled there with a friend. He returned to England, where he successfully converted his mother. There, he was also frequently imprisoned for his faith.At 40, he went to […]

CATONSVILLE, Md. (OSV News) — Paul Whittaker expects to feel the stress when he watches his daughters, Juliette and Isabella Whittaker, run during this summer’s Olympic Games. “I almost passed out at the trials,” said Paul, a former Georgetown University runner who is now the indoor track-and-field coach at Mount de Sales Academy. “Literally, I […]

Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death Amen.

The Vatican Dicastery for Culture and Education illustrates the ongoing events and initiatives of the Holy See Pavilion at Venice’s Giudecca Women’s Prison including the publication of a catalogue and screening of a short film. Read all