Mary[b] was a first-century Jewish woman of Nazareth, [10] the wife of Joseph and the mother of Jesus. She is an important figure of Christianity, venerated under various titles such as virgin or queen, …

May 11, 2026 · Mary (flourished beginning of the Christian era) was the mother of Jesus, venerated in the Christian church since the apostolic age and a favorite subject in Western art, music, and literature.

Nov 13, 2025 · Discover who Mary, the mother of Jesus, really was, from her humble life in Nazareth to her courage at the cross, and how her faith points us to Christ.

Mary, also known as St. Mary the Virgin, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Mary, Mary Mother of God or the Virgin Mary is believed by many to be the greatest of all Christian saints. The Virgin Mother "was, …

May 11, 2026 · What is said of Mary is derived from what is said of Jesus; this was the basic meaning of Theotokos. She has also been known as “the first believer” and as the one in whom the humanity of …

Discover why May is the Month of Mary, its Catholic origins, and simple ways to honor Mary through prayer, service, and supporting missions worldwide.

Mary was the only surviving child of Henry VIII by his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. She was declared illegitimate and barred from the line of succession following the annulment of her parents' marriage in …

It was from this nucleus of parishioners that St. Mary Parish, the second catholic church in Waukesha, was born. In September 1949, the parish was officially established as "St. Mary of the Immaculate …

May 1, 2026 · As countless saints have testified, a true devotion to Mary always leads to a deeper love for Jesus. As May begins, the Church gently calls us to slow down, to pray, and to draw near to our …

Dec 22, 2021 · Mary, the mother of Jesus, is unquestionably the senior saint within the Christian tradition. Yet we know remarkably little about her. In the New Testament, there is nothing about her …