St. Mary School Blessing of the Animals
Fr. Robert Brocato, pastor of St. Mary Church, blessed all of St. Mary School Students' furry, feathered and scaly friends on October 3, 2013 during the Blessing of the Animals in celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of...
Pair discuss Franciscan spirituality
The Roman Catholic Church established a formal procedure to declare holy men and women as “saints” in the 16th century. Since then, some 921 people have received this coveted title. Previously, however, sainthood depended on various local processes, so no one knows the exact total number of Catholic saints who have been canonized.
Delightful surprises arise near foothills
After 220 columns about parks, preserves, and trails, I sometimes allow myself to think there are no surprises left. If I haven't been there, I surely must have heard of it. Right? Wrong...again.
