Holy Roman Emperor, patron of the Benedictine Oblates Henry succeeded his father as duke of Bavaria in 975, was elected king of Germany in 1002, and was crowned holy Roman emperor by the pope in 1014. His chief concerns were consolidation the power of the German monarchy and reforming and reorganizing the Church. He founded…
Local News, Vocations
Former Detroit pro football player prepares to take final vows as a nun
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TORONTO, Ohio — Every single vocation story is different, but Sr. Rita Clare (Anne) Yoches is probably one of the more unusual. Sr. Rita Clare, who this month will profess final vows with the Franciscan Sisters T.O.R. of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother, was a four-time national champion professional football player prior to entering the…
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St. Boniface boldly witnessed to God
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In the conclusion of his letter, Archbishop Vigneron asks local Catholics to call on our “heavenly partners” in prayer for the new evangelization. For the duration of this section, our “Know Your Saints” column will be known as “Prayer Partners.” St. Boniface was very bold in his faith, and was well known for being very…
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St. Philip Neri sold possessions to work with the poor
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In the conclusion of his letter, Archbishop Vigneron asks local Catholics to call on our “heavenly partners” in prayer for the new evangelization. For the duration of this section, our “Know Your Saints” column will be known as “Prayer Partners.” Philip Neri was born in Florence, Italy, in 1515 into a poor family. As a…
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St. John of Beverly healed, led and studied
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In the conclusion of his letter, Archbishop Vigneron asks local Catholics to call on our “heavenly partners” in prayer for the new evangelization. For the duration of this section, our “Know Your Saints” column will be known as “Prayer Partners.” St. John of Beverley was the Bishop of Hexham, and later of York. He was…
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Visions sustained St. Agnes of Montepulciano
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In the conclusion of his letter, Archbishop Vigneron asks local Catholics to call on our “heavenly partners” in prayer for the new evangelization. For the duration of this section, our “Know Your Saints” column will be known as “Prayer Partners.” St. Agnes of Montepulciano was born in 13th-century Tuscany. At the age of six, Agnes…
