October 5, 2026

A Brief Sojourn in Parma

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Carlo di Borbone, Duke of Parma and Piacenza, later King of Naples and Sicily and, eventually, King of Spain, 1732, oil on canvas, Giovanni ...

Photo of the Week: Statue of Calliope, Vatican Museum

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Photo by New York Scugnizzo

Rievocazione storica della fucilazione di Gioacchino Murat

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October 4, 2026

The Flight of Eros

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Terracotta lekythos in the form of  Eros, 2nd half of the 4th century BC Among the antiquities at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a small ...

New Book: Sicily in the Flavian Literary Imagination

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A new title that may be of interest to our readers. Available at Amazon.com • Sicily in the Flavian Literary Imagination by Antony Augousta...

Novena Schedule for the 127th Feast of St. Gerard Maiella at St. Lucy's Church in Newark, New Jersey

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October 3, 2026

In Search of Isabella di Morra with the Ghost of the Count of Sciancato

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In Search of… with the Ghost of the Count of Sciancato  explores mysteries where history and legend blur and conjecture begins—along with th...

Rosary and Revelation Retreat at St. Joseph School Auditorium in Raritan, New Jersey

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October 2, 2026

Spring, the Amazon, and the Warrior Poet

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(L) Ida Rubinstein as Le Trajet (The Crossing) and (R) Femme avec des fleurs (Spring) While browsing an old exhibition catalogue, Amazons ...

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Jersey City, New Jersey

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October 1, 2026

A New Home for Old Books

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I once wrote about wondering what would become of my books when I was gone. For some of them, at least, I no longer have to wonder. I recen...

A Prayer to St. Agatha of Sicily for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Happy National Italian American Heritage Month!

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October is National Italian American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich history, vibrant culture, and numerous contributions of It...

Feast of St. Bruno at St. Mary of Mt. Virgin Church in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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September 30, 2026

New Music — Domenico Scarlatti and Jose de Nebra: Stabat Mater and Salve Regina

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New music that may interest our readers. • Domenico Scarlatti and Jose de Nebra: Stabat Mater and Salve Regina, performed by La Grande Chap...

Feast of St. Bartolo Longo at the Shrine Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament in Raritan, New Jersey

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September 29, 2026

Feast of Beato Nicola da Forca Palena

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Beato Nicola da Forca Palena, ora pro nobis September 29th is the feast of Blessed Nicola of Forca Palena, priest and founder. Born around 1...

My St. Michael’s Lent

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San Michele Arcangelo, ora pro nobis As St. Michael’s Lent draws to a close, I have been thinking less about what I accomplished and more a...
September 28, 2026

Photo of the Week: Artemis (Diana) of Ephesus, Vatican Museums (III)

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Photo by New York Scugnizzo

Feast of St. Therese at St. John Vianney Church in Colonia, New Jersey

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September 27, 2026

Novena to San Bruno di Colonia

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San Bruno di Colonia, ora pro nobis Pray this novena for nine consecutive days, from September 27th through October 5th, in preparation ...

Remembering Maria Amalia of Saxony, Queen of Naples and Sicily

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24 November, 1724 — 27 September, 1760 In memory of Maria Amalia of Saxony, Queen of Naples and Sicily (later Spain), we pray for the happy ...

Feast of St. Michael at the Oratory of St. Josaphat in Bayside, New York

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Catholic Movie Night at Atrium Stadium Cinemas in Staten Island, New York

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Recently Opened — Art and Life in Imperial Rome: Trajan and His Times (Embassy of Italy in Washington)

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Contemporary architecture and ancient art: this is the pairing chosen by the Embassy of Italy in Washington to celebrate the 250th anniversa...