Purgatory

A Saint, Pope Leo, and Purgatory

August 1, 2026

What is the connection between Pope Leo XIV and one of the great holy wonder-workers or miracle workers in the history of our faith, St. Nicholas of Tolentino? He was was an Augustinian friar (like Pope Leo) and considered the patron of the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

Empty Purgatory? Divine Mercy Sunday!

April 1, 2026

What better way to empty Purgatory, notes Fr. Dan Cambra, MIC, than to obtain the extraordinary grace of Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, for ourselves each and every year?

Understanding Purgatory and Proof It Exists - Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar

November 8, 2025

Non-Catholics often reject the doctrine of Purgatory, claiming it is not Biblical. Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains where it is in the Bible and easy steps to do now to avoid the most extreme punishment after we die.

November, the month for mercy and the Holy Souls

November 1, 2025

The month of November provides us with the perfect opportunity to aid the suffering souls in Purgatory whose “greatest torment … was longing for God.” November is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

November, the month of remembrance

November 1, 2024

As we celebrate All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2, and Thanksgiving later this month, let us thank God for His blessings upon our nation, and ask for His help with the needs of our country, especially in this time of war, disease, natural disasters, and uncertainty.

Pray for the Faithful Departed on All Souls' Day!

November 2, 2023

On Nov. 2 of each year, The Catholic Church observes the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, otherwise better known as All Souls' Day. It is on this day that we honor those who have passed on from this life, as we pray that they may be purified before entering into the Kingdom of Heaven! So today, be sure to offer up your prayers for your own departed loved ones, as well as the souls suffering in Purgatory!