NCCS Hosts Ongoing Formation Program for Young Clergy in Murree
Strengthening Priestly Identity, Brotherhood, and Apostolic Mission in the Church of Pakistan
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A Heart of Flesh in a World of Stone: Archbishop Travas Reflects on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Archbishop Travas Reflects on the Sacred Heart as the Model for Christian Conversion and Mission
Pope Leo XIV at Ordination Mass: May priests be shaped by God’s love
On the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pope Leo XIV ordains 32 new priests and invites them to always stay close to the Lord and let themselves be constantly shaped by His Love.
Pope to ROACO: May Eastern Churches bear witness amid pain of conflict
Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches, and encourages Eastern-rite Catholics to bear witness to Christ’s peace amid the destruction wrought by conflict.
“Greater Love Has No One Than This”: Honoring the Birthday of Servant of God Akash Bashir
As the Church in Pakistan and the universal Church commemorate the birthday of Servant of God Akash Bashir on June 22, we reflect on the extraordinary life and witness of a young man whose final words—“I will die, but I will not let him in”—became a living gospel of sacrificial love.
First Martyrs of the Church of Rome
First Martyrs of the Church of Rome—Optional Memorial Died c. 64 | Pre-Congregation canonizations Quote: At Rome, in the time of Nero, the commemoration of many holy martyrs, who were…
Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Saint Peter: c. 1–c. 64
Patron Saint of Rome, bakers, brickmakers, masons, bridge-builders, butchers, clockmakers, cobblers, fishermen, harvesters, watchmakers, locksmiths, netmakers, the papacy, and the Universal Church
Invoked against feet problems, fevers, and frenzy
Saint Paul: c. 3–c. 64
Patron Saint of Rome, evangelists, theologians, musicians, public relations personnel, writers, publishers, and reporters; rope-, saddle-, and tentmakers; Gentiles; Cursillo movement; and Catholic Action
Invoked against snakes and hailstorms
Pre-Congregation canonizations
Immaculate Heart of Mary—Memorial Saturday following the second Sunday after Pentecost
Immaculate Heart of Mary—Memorial
Saturday following the second Sunday after Pentecost
Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr
Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr
c. 135–c. 202 | Patron Saint of those who work for the unity of the Eastern and Western Churches
Invoked against Christological heresies, and by apologists and catechists | Pre-Congregation canonization
Declared a Doctor of the Church (Doctor of Unity) by Pope Francis in 2022Liturgical Color: Red
Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sacred Heart of Jesus—Solemnity Friday following the second Sunday after Pentecost Quote: Once, being before the Blessed Sacrament and having a little more leisure than usual, I felt wholly filled…