Father Kunst recently acquired several letters signed by Pope John Paul II. This one was written on letterhead stationary on November 17, 1990, displaying the coat of arms of the... read more →
A Reflection for Thursday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary TimeBy James T. Keane Asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God would come, Jesus said in reply, “The... read more →
https://youtu.be/UUNhNuL22z0?si=33qnEGiJBpuy2Tu4 This small museum just feet from the Vatican known as the “Museum of the Popes” conserves unmodified relics of 16 pontiffs, from Pio VII to Pope Francis. Documents signed... read more →
https://youtu.be/xA0L56KAYcw?si=RSKS1NXNU0kO54Yw Pope Francis dedicated Wednesday's audience to reflecting on St. Charles de Foucauld (1858 - 1916), who after his conversion, dedicated his life to living humbly among the people of... read more →
OSV News) — As war between Israel and Hamas rages, Catholics in the U.S. are heeding a call to pray and fast for peace in the Holy Land. In an... read more →
October 8, 1823. A calligrapher writes the first part which is as follows: Mr. Prince, we could not to doubt of the sentiments of the especial jubilation for our election... read more →
Sacramentary Used by Pope John Paul II at the Masses Celebrated During His Trip to the United States in 1995 The following commentary is from the EWTN series, The Papacy: A... read more →
It was on this day, 483 years ago that the Society of Jesus was established by Pope Paul Ill through the bull, Regimini militantis ecclesiae. Wishing the Society of Jesus... read more →
Kevin Ahern, the director of the Dorothy Day Center at Manhattan College, discovered this note tucked between the pages of a Bible owned by Dorothy Day, in the midst of... read more →
This is a unique and rare “Presentation Frame,” because it is dated April 3, 1922, just two months after Pius XI became pope and when his signature looked different from... read more →
There is a religious word that is often misused in the English language, and that is the word “miracle.” I call it religious, because necessarily a miracle is an act... 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 →
The three great monotheistic faiths are what are commonly referred to as religions of “the book” — that is, people who adhere to texts that they believe to be inspired.... read more →
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During the month of June, we have the feast day of one of the most popular saints, St. Anthony of Padua (June 13). We also have the feast day of... read more →
Pope Clement IX Era: 1667-1669 Giulio Rospigliosi was born in 1600 to an aristocratic family in Pistoria. He studied liberal arts with the Jesuits... read more →
This is an extremely rare ecclesiastical Georgian style ring. It is a commemorative ring, possibly remembering the death of Pope Clement XIV, dated 1774. It... read more →
Emotions Should Never Get in the WayFather Richard Kunst Through most of the month of May, the Easter season continues, so it is appropriate to think in a particular way... read more →
Almighty Father, we beg you for an increase in religious vocations and holy marriages in our diocese. Help us to be generous in our response to your call. Choose from... read more →
There is a bit of a mystery when it comes to suffering especially in light of a good and all loving God. The question is often asked, "If God does... read more →
The Featured image is of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski and Bishop Karol Wojtyla George Weigel On John Paul II’s 75th AnniversaryGeorge WeigelNovember 3, 2021 By any worldly measure, 1946 was an annus... read more →
The concluding words of Pope Francis' homily for Pope Benedict XVI https://youtu.be/XOA2m3_9t6s A timeline of Pope Benedict XVI’s life and papacy: From humble beginnings to historic resignation 1927: Pope Benedict XVI... read more →
The Popecast Pope St. John Paul II is pictured here with his beloved mentor, Blessed Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, soon after his election as pope. In a letter dated 44 years... read more →
The very first thing we do when we meet someone is ask them their name. We do this simply to start a relationship with that person. It is the most... read more →
We'd like to send a special thanks to Deacon Kyle Eller, editor of The Northern Cross, for this very fine article he wrote for the August 2022 issue of the... read more →
Father Richard KunstCurator The item presented here is a set of four conclave seals that actually blocked the doors from the second conclave of 1978 that elected Pope John Paul... read more →
Here is Father’s Commentary We have talked about Pope Julius II having Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel. His uncle, Pope Sixtus IV, actually built the Sistine Chapel, and it is... read more →
It is nearly impossible to convey the joy enveloping the Catholic community as we anticipate the beatification of one of the most holy pontiffs of the 20th century: Il Soriso... read more →
The artifact featured here is an oval reliquary measuring 52 X 46 cm, with a relic of the original Chair of St. Peter... 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 →
About the Featured Image--& an Additional Cassock Story Connected to This Quite an interesting story is connected to this holy card and relic of Albino Luciani who became... 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 →