Saints, Feasts, and Poverty Awareness
Keep track of holy days, feast days of saints, and Church observances with our Saints and Feasts Calendar. If a saint is remembered in the day’s Mass, you’ll find it […]read more
Celebrate Christmas Time
While many people put Christmas behind them on December 26, Christmas Time has just begun and continues through the Baptism of the Lord on January 8. Here are a few […]read more
Honoring Mary During Advent
As we prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus, it’s appropriate that we celebrate two significant feasts that honor Mary, his mother. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception […]read more
Jolly Old Saint Nick . . . and More
Celebrating the feast day of Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children and model of generosity, is part of many and varied traditions throughout the world. As the precursor to Santa […]read more
Advent Activities
Advent begins next Sunday 12/3. Plan now to make it a meaningful time of preparation for the celebration of Christmas. It can be challenging to help children appreciate and observe […]read more
Women Saints Who Cared for the Poor
Learn about two saints who have ties to this Sunday’s observance of World Day of the Poor (11/19): Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne. As we observe […]read more
Black Catholic History Month
November is designated as Black Catholic History Month. It’s a great time to learn about Black Catholics who have been canonized or are on the path to sainthood. Discover and […]read more
Growing in Virtue
We’ve likely all been told—and possibly said on occasion—that patience is a virtue. But just what is a virtue? I like the simple definition in the Catechism handbook for Good […]read more
God Calls All to Sainthood
In times of challenge, looking to saintly models of faithfulness can inspire us. Every saint in Heaven faced life’s challenges with faith. During their earthly lives, they placed their trust […]read more
Saint Gregory the Great: A Virtuous Man
We remember Saint Gregory the Great on his feast day, September 3. Learn more about this virtuous man and his part in naming the seven basic virtues here. What is […]read more
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David Dziena
Publisher
David Dziena is the Publisher of Pflaum Publishing Group. He has also served as Executive Editor and […]

Joan McKamey
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Joan McKamey, project editor, joined the Gospel Weeklies editorial team in September 2016. […]

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Erika De Urquidi, bilingual editor, joined Bayard, Inc. in July 2018. During her 15 years as a professional translator […]