Thousands stepped out in the sunshine for the annual Philadelphia Italian Market Festival on Sunday for cannoli, pizza, and Aperol spritzes as they celebrated the beloved South Ninth Street ...

our heroine decides that an old sculpture she uncovers in the musty storeroom of her local church must be the statue of Saint Rita that's been missing for 30 years, and was assumed to be lost forever.

The feast of St. Rita of Cascia, celebrated May 22, reminds us of the healing power of prayer, penance and forgiveness — and her spiritual kinship with Pope Leo XIV, the Church’s new Augustinian pope.

St. Rita of Cascia (1381-1457) was born in Italy. From a young age, she had a strong faith and prayer life. Unfortunately, she was pushed into marriage. During her marriage, she raised twin boys.

Members of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Fraternal Society carry the group’s 79-year-old Our Lady of Mount Carmel statue out from St. Rita’s Church. Sunday July 14, 2024. (Staten Island Advance ...

our heroine decides that an old sculpture she uncovers in the musty storeroom of her local church must be the statue of Saint Rita that’s been missing for 30 years, and was assumed to be lost ...