Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, the former Archbishop of Chicago, was a gifted and remarkable man. His thoughtful leadership raised awareness of difficult issues behind the nuclear arms race and the economic problems faced by the poor. His faith in God and the existence of eternal life led...

"Turn all your thoughts and aspirations to heaven, Work hard to secure for yourself a place there for ever" Father Damien, 1840 - 1889 Father Damien's full name was Joseph de Veuster. He was born at Tremeloo in Belgium on the 3rd of January 1840, and died at Molokai in Hawaii on the 15th ...

Bishop Jerome Daniel Hannan took over as the bishop of Scranton after the death of Bishop William J. Hafey. Bishop Hafey was an enormously competent man and presided over the Diocese during the years of the Second World War. He also presided over the Diocese during the post-war inflation. Bis...