The first American canonized by the Roman Catholic Church — just like the first American chosen as pope — once walked among the people of Chicago.

Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini founded missionary institutions in New Orleans and elsewhere. This week marks 175 years since ...

Legend tells us that the original statue was brought to Magdalena by Father Kino himself. This seems to be true, as far as we can tell; Kino’s personal patron was St. Francis Xavier.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. Credit: Public domain 8. St. Théodore Guérin, 1798–1856 A missionary from France, St. Théodore Guérin founded the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

A longtime Jesuit leader in Missoula was removed from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church last week after admitting to "inappropriate contact" with a woman here, church officials have confirmed.

Those entering the church couldn’t help but stop and stare. They were drawn to the beautiful statue of Mary, Mother of Fairest Love, her face so serene as she nestles the baby Jesus, her love flowing ...

St Francis is a small, Catholic liberal arts college in Brooklyn, NY, that aims to cultivate leadership in its students and instill the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi.There are more than 70 ...

Fr. Nayak served as Cabrini’s chaplain until his retirement in 2018. He also served as a cultural liaison for foreign-born priests and assisted in several parishes in the Diocese of Alexandria.

Kamauri Lawson carries No. 3 St. Frances boys basketball past No. 5 Glenelg Country, 58-55 Junior’s big fourth quarter helps St. Frances improve to 18-4 overall and 7-1 in MIAA A ...

Father Eusebio Francisco Kino, the 17th-century Jesuit priest who founded 21 missions in what is now Northern Sonora and Southern Arizona, moved a step closer to sainthood.

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is ranked #4 out of 27 things to do in Santa Fe. See pictures and our review of The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.