One woman’s “rebirth” in Lourdes and how she now helps others
For many pilgrims to Lourdes, their own experience is an invitation to go back again and again, to help others receive what they have.
Jenny Lark Snarski
Jenny Lark Snarski writes for the Diocese of Superior’s Catholic Herald and has studied poetry with the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Houston’s University of St. Thomas where she is earning the Master’s in Faith and Culture. Learn more here and hear about how she discovered that St. Columba is a known ancestor of hers.
Latest articles by Jenny Lark Snarski
Cardinal Parolin celebrates “Father of Migrants” at NYC Mass
You know Mother Cabrini, but do you know Bishop Scalabrini? And how their lives and missions intersected in the New World? Vatican Secretary of State speaks of mission then, and today.
Blood drive grows with creative twist: a miraculous patron
The Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania, finds that their blood drive entrusted to St. Januarius expands the “heart” of blood donation, and the number of donors.
9 Gorgeous spots to combine fall foliage and a sacred pilgrimage
If you plan to catch the natural beauty of autumn in regions across the USA, we’ve included Catholic sites for a side of spiritual enrichment along the way.
Ministry grows for “Church’s most important institution”
Where do most people have the opportunity to encounter Christ? In their local parish. This group is trying to make sure it happens.
The married couple behind Mary’s Meals
Even Princess Anne has visited them, but they are actually just a regular couple with a busy, sometimes chaotic life of family and love.
Should a saint be called a “founding mother” of the USA?
Nations are not sustained by constitutions alone. They are held together by schools, hospitals, charities, communities, moral conviction, and the stubborn belief that neighbors owe something to one another.
Miracle boy with budding vocation wins essay contest
Dominic’s health struggles taught him what it means to feel different, which has inspired him to dedicate his life to bringing hope and comfort to others.
This priest celebrated all seven sacraments in one day
“I felt like a big leaguer, hittin’ a grand slam, celebrating all of those sacraments in one day,” he shared with audible joy.
How a Paris devotion is changing ministry in the USA
How one couple’s trips to France and their devotion to the Sacred Heart influenced the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage … and could influence your family, too.
Bold goal: Bring the Rosary to every nursing home in America
A palliative care nurse has taken up the mission of bringing the Rosary into every senior center in the country, helping residents to live their vocation to prayer.
One businessman’s journey to support the Church’s charity
A leader of The Papal Foundation, Ward Fitzgerald tells how he "stopped being a businessman, and started being a Catholic who happens to be a businessman …”
A modern sacred artist’s take on Church’s ancient prayer
The new Liturgy of the Hours from Ascension Press features the work of a modern sacred artist rooted in Ratzinger's take on beauty.
A priest’s challenge to every family: Is there room for one more?
Father Dennis Mullens' pro-adoption ministry got concrete in partnership with the Knights of Columbus, helping families get the money they need to adopt a child.
This family has EIGHT priests … and more in the seminary
A mother of two priest-sons shares her testimony and gratitude. “I truly believe that mothers of priests have a special connection with one another."
Secret behind viral TikTok nuns and their global classroom
From Elon Musk's daughter to the New York Times, these Dominican nuns are getting attention ... and that's intentional.
When you realize you’re already a pilgrim, it changes everything
You don’t have to go on pilgrimage to be a pilgrim – this book shows you how, and why that changes everything.
Where is God in war? For some, in “bread rosaries”
Prisoners of war held on to the beads, knowing that not even the power of hell can cut the cords of love between the Blessed Mother and her people.
A look at the group supporting 44% of US dioceses
This organization has built more churches than there are Dunkin’ stores in the whole USA!
Mom-daughter team finds “staying power” in the culture of life
The pro-life “Billboard People" started off very small. But the number of saved lives quickly added up.