In short, St. Francis Xavier shows us that the missionary mandate of our Catholic faith compels us to be better for others.

Every year on Dec. 6, children all over Wisconsin put out their stockings in anticipation for St. Nick's arrival. The holiday is a good way to mark the start of December and its timing is perfect for ...

It's a day to honor the bravery and sacrifice of all veterans in the United States. Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11, and the federal holiday is observed every year on that date, which coincides with ...

Veterans Day has been observed in the U.S. for over a century, but it wasn't always celebrated the way it is today. Here's what to know about the origin and history of the holiday. Veterans Day was ...

Are you ready for Thanksgiving this year? The turkey, stuffing, green bean cassarole and, of course, pumpkin pie make you think about the fun holiday. But, if you're not ready yet, you still have time ...

When the holiday of Halloween is mentioned, thoughts of candy, costumes and scary movies may come to mind. But that hasn't always been the case for the spooky holiday. There is a particular reason why ...

ST. LOUIS – Thousands of trick-or-treaters will go door-to-door Friday across the St. Louis region, dressed in costumes and ready to fill their bags with candy. But some may need to earn their tasty ...

Halloween's origins trace back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of summer for the Celts. The Celts believed the boundary between the living and the dead blurred on the ...

Erie, PA. — Each year on Oct. 31, a large majority of the country dresses up in fun and spooky costumes to watch their favorite scary movie. Billions of dollars nationally are spent on candy and ...