One of our favorite and unique towns in all of Italy is the precious northern Lazio village of the Civita Bagnoregio. We always wanted to stay overnight in this magical place and finally had the opportunity to do so last month during our
More than a million faithful Catholics have been flocking to St. Mary Major Church in Assisi, Italy, over the last several months to venerate the relics of soon-to-be St. Carlo Acutis. The Catholic Church’s first millennial saint will be canonized during a Mass in St.
Up to 35 million people are expected to visit Rome by the end of 2025 for the Jubilee Year. Despite the increased visitors expected, recent surveys show Italy remains the world’s top travel destination. According to the “2025 Virtuoso Luxe Report,” surveying more than 2,200
The Jubilee Year is upon us; and next month, the Vatican, as part of its continuing Jubilee celebrations and special events, is offering a gathering, a Jubilee of Deacons and their families. This celebration will include journeying together through the Holy Doors of the major
A high school writing instructor once told me that good writers, even great ones, write what they know. It’s not as if I even come close to considering myself in the category of great writers such as Ernest Hemingway or John Steinbeck, both of whom,
The Jubilee Year is upon us. It is a time of pilgrimage and grace, and although much of the spotlight and attention will be on the Eternal City, the faithful will have many opportunities near and far to embark on their own unique spiritual journey.
Even if you won’t be able to visit Italy next year, here are some ways to bring Italy home for Jubilee 2025. The Jubilee Year of Hope begins on Christmas Eve, as Pope Francis opens the Holy Doors of St. Peter’s. If you’re one of
Catholic Connection Interviews Not to Miss! Should the Church have different teachings in different locations? – Teresa talks with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. about the push for relativism in the Church, and Vice President Kamala Harris skipping the traditional Al Smith Dinner for presidential candidates.
Recent Catholic Connection interviews that you shouldn’t miss! Be sure to tune in to Ave Maria Radio weekdays 8-10amET & EWTN Radio weekdays 9-10amET! Catholic Connection Interviews Not to Miss! Faith Over Fear – Guest host Vanessa Denha Garmo talks with Fr. Mitch Pacwa,
Recent Catholic Connection interviews that you shouldn’t miss! Be sure to tune in to Ave Maria Radio weekdays 8-10amET & EWTN Radio weekdays 9-10amET! The Latest on Israel – This week, my guest Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. joined me to discuss the latest on the
