In all of its history the Catholic Church has declared a total of only 37 men and women to be Doctors of the Church, saints who are recognized for their outstanding contribution to the understanding and interpretation of the sacred Scriptures and the development of Christian doctrine. In 2018 when Archbishop Alas of San… continue reading
Óscar Romero and Catholic Social Teaching: New Book Documents Why He Should Be a Doctor of the Church
August 10, 2026 by
Book Review: Be Transformed: A Biblical Journey Toward a More Just World by Micah D. Kiel
July 31, 2026 by
On many occasions in my 45 years as a member of a religious order, I have heard that we Christians must be “signs of contradiction” to the motivations and dreams of our society. To a young man, just starting out, this challenge energized and motivated me to seek to do and to embody such… continue reading
Join the Dorothy Day Guild
July 11, 2026 by
Invitation to Join the Guild for the Canonization of Dorothy Day You are invited to join the Dorothy Day Guild. Membership in the Guild is free. Write to the following address: *|Dorothy Day Guild c/o Manhattan University 4513 Manhattan College Parkway Bronx, NY 10471|* https://www.dorothydayguild.org/join-us Please also send information to this address about favors received… continue reading
Our Needs at Casa Juan Diego
May 28, 2026 by
School uniforms Rice in two-pound packages Pinto beans in two-pound packages Canned chicken, tuna Pasta Miralax Tylenol Baby wipes Underpads for the sick
Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi – Needed for Our Time of War, Inequality, and Environmental Destruction
April 21, 2026 by
The proclamation of this year (2026-2027) as the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi is perfect timing as we face similar dangers that were present at the time when Francis lived – 800 years ago. In a Jan. 10 letter to the ministers general of the Conference of the Franciscan Family, Pope Leo… continue reading
Every War Leaves the World Worse Than It Was Before
April 3, 2026 by
“Make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow Your love.” This well-known prayer, attributed to St Francis of Assisi and repeated so often that it may seem hackneyed, deserves our renewed and deep attention. We are in the midst of the Jubilee Year of St Francis and also… continue reading
Our Building at 4818 Rose Street Will Reopen after Plumbing and Foundation Repair
March 25, 2026 by
The building on Rose Street.will reopen on Friday, May 1. The food distributions (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings) will resume on May 2. We have to close our main building at 4818 Rose Street for four weeks, beginning March 31, in order to work on water and foundation problems under the building. We will… continue reading
A Catholic Vision for Today’s World
March 13, 2026 by
In order that he shall find God, the Christian is placed on the streets of the world, sent to the manacled and poor brethren, to all who suffer, hunger and thirst; to all who are naked, sick, and in prison. From henceforth this is his place; he must identify with them all… for it is… continue reading
Thanks to All Who helped Casa Juan Diego and New Needs
March 8, 2026 by
We want to thank the many people who responded to our Christmas appeal to help us continue for another year. We want to thank the many people who responded to our Christmas appeal to help us continue for another year. We also want to thank from our hearts all those who prayed for… continue reading
NEWMAN NAMED A DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
March 8, 2026 by
On July 31, Pope Leo XIV announced that John Henry Newman (1801-1890), known more familiarly as Cardinal Newman, is to be declared a Doctor of the Church, and this officially happened at the Vatican on November 1, 2025. This is a much rarer event in Christianity than having canonizations. It refers to a recognition of… continue reading
