The statue is a depiction of Pope St. Sylvester I who reigned from January 31, 314 until his death on December 31, 335. Father Kunst suspects... read more →
At this Mass, hundreds of Eucharistic ministers distributed communion to the people attending. Umbrellas directed... read more →
A regular part of the life of a priest is getting invited to people’s homes for meals. It is a great way to get to know our parishioners better and... read more →
January 25, 1959: Pope John XXIII Stuns the World with the Announcement of the Second Vatican Council Scheduled to Commence in... read more →
Engraving is an art form that flourished in the 17th century. It is made in one of two ways: either by incising the image into a surface, and the... read more →
Mitre A mitre is a liturgical headdress worn by Roman Catholic bishops, abbots and popes. It has two shield-shaped stiffened halves that face the front... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class relics,... read more →
Purgatory: Fiery Furnace or Heaven’s Waiting Room? I am a news-aholic. It is not uncommon for me to turn the radio on at the top... read more →
Blessed Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster – born... read more →
Blessed Pius IX: A Percussion Pistol by Mazzocchi1859 Blessed Pius IX: A Percussion Pistol by Mazzocchi1859 Blessed Pius IX: A Percussion Pistol by Mazzocchi1859 A smooth barrel with two orders,... read more →
Pope Pius VII: Napoleon Letter of 1807, Close up Napoleon Bonaparte Pope Pius VII Translation of the Letter This letter appears in “Correspondance de Napoleon ler, Tome XVI”Entry 13367 My... read more →
The Playground at St. James followed by Shenanigans during Catholic Schools Week & Arguing with Kindergartners about the "worms" (spaghetti) they're eating! Child’s Simple Question Has Profound AnswerFather Richard Kunst... read more →