While the Blessed Virgin Mary has appeared numerous times through the centuries, Church-approved apparitions of St. Joseph, while less frequent, have been significant and consequential. Saints from St ...

Here below is the full text of Pope Francis' homily at the Jan. 14th canonization Mass of Blessed Joseph Vaz, at Galle Face Green, Colombo, Sri Lanka. “All the ends of the earth will see the salvation ...

Solemn celebrations will mark the 300th anniversary of the death of the country’s only blessed, who is considered the apostle of Sri Lanka. The faithful show great devotion. The sacred wooden cross he ...

Historical Days will be celebrated at St Joseph Vaz Shrine, Mudipu near here on January 14, 15 and 16 to commemorate the Sainthood of Blessed Joseph Vaz, who will be raised to Sainthood by Pope ...

Celebrations began with a solemn Mass in the village of Maha Galgamuwa. More than 1,500 people have come to the shrine dedicated to the Apostle of Sri Lanka, who was beatified by John Paul II. Across ...