by RQue Royal Design | Apr 1, 2020 | Saint of the Day
Francis was born at Paola, Italy and was educated at the Franciscan friary of San Marco there, and when fifteen became a hermit near Paola. In 1436, he and two companions began a community that is considered the foundation of the Minim Friars. He built a monastery...
by RQue Royal Design | Apr 1, 2020 | Daily Reading
Daily Reading for Thursday April 2, 2020 Reading 1, Genesis 17:3-9Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9Gospel, John 8:51-59 Reading 1, Genesis 17:3-9 3 And Abram bowed to the ground. God spoke to him as follows, 4 ‘For my part, this is my covenant with...
by RQue Royal Design | Apr 1, 2020 | Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
As part of a continuing effort to protect the health and safety of parishioners, clergy, and staff, Bishop Mark L. Bartchak has issued new directives, which include closing all church buildings to the public and prohibiting outdoor activities on parish properties...
by RQue Royal Design | Mar 31, 2020 | Saint of the Day
Benedictine bishop of Grenoble, France, patron of St. Bruno. He was born in the Dauphine region and became a canon of the cathedral in Valence. In 1080, while attending a synod in Avignon, Hugh was named bishop of Grenoble. He attempted a massive reform of the...
by RQue Royal Design | Mar 31, 2020 | Daily Reading
Daily Reading for Wednesday April 1, 2020 Reading 1, Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95Responsorial Psalm, Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56Gospel, John 8:31-42 Reading 1, Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 14 Nebuchadnezzar addressed them, ‘Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego, is it true...
