St. Joseph's Abbey is a monastic community of the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance, commonly known as Trappists. We are a contemplative order, following the Rule of St. Benedict. The comm ...

With British skiers increasingly opting for trips that fit into a long weekend, Chamonix is coming out on top thanks to it’s ...

"All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ for he himself will say, I was a stranger and you welcomed me." -- Rule of Benedict, 53:1 A woman was walking on the grounds of ...

Over the past century, Catholic leaders have wrestled with how much to embrace new forms of communication technology.

He founded several monasteries to which he introduced, at least partially, the Irish monastic rule. He also built the basilica of St. Paul and restored the basilica of St. Martial in Paris.

Monday marks the 250th anniversary of a crucial event in Virginia’s history, expressing some seminal ideas that would help spark our nation’s independence. Let’s explore the Fincastle Resolutions of ...

With his new encyclical, Pope Francis added his voice to this chorus of encouragement inviting people not to lose heart.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by ...

Israel and Hamas Work Out Differences Over Deal, Netanyahu Says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a meeting of Israel’s political security cabinet to vote on the Gaza cease-fire deal. A ...

China has announced that vice president Han Zheng will attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump as President Xi Jinping's special representative. This move highlights China's ...

The English We Speak is your chance to catch up on the very latest English words and phrases. In under 3 minutes, we help you stay ahead of the pack by giving you 'must have' phrases that you can ...

School General President Paul V. Johnson and his counselors, Brothers Chad H Webb and Gabriel W. Reid, shared scripture aids, advice for teachers and their thoughts on other topics related to this ...