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• 02:01, 6 October 2025 Tom talk contribs moved page Saintapedia:Calendar/October 1 to Saintapedia:Calendar/October 01
• 16:01, 3 October 2025 Kolbe talk contribs created page Template talk:SaintMapSimple (Created page with "Test with https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Cargo/Querying_data##cargo_compound_query -- --~~~~")
• 03:34, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Saints/Featured/10 (Created page with "Saint Mary MacKillop (1842–1909), Australia’s first saint, founded the Sisters of St. Joseph, dedicated to educating rural poor. Canonized in 2010, she is a patroness of Australia, where 5 million Catholics (20% of the population) honor her. Her legacy of resilience amid Church opposition shapes Oceania’s Catholic identity.")
• 03:34, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Saints/Featured/9 (Created page with "Saint Lorenzo Ruiz (1600–1637), the first Filipino saint, was a layman martyred in Nagasaki, Japan, for refusing to renounce his faith. Canonized in 1987, he is a patron of the Philippines, where 86 million Catholics (80% of the population) venerate him. His shrine in Manila inspires Filipino diaspora devotion worldwide.")
• 03:34, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Saints/Featured/8 (Created page with "Saint Paul Miki (1562–1597), a Japanese Jesuit seminarian, was crucified in Nagasaki with 25 companions during the 1597 persecution of Christians. Canonized in 1862, his eloquent preaching during martyrdom strengthens Japan’s 500,000 Catholics. His legacy at Nagasaki’s 26 Martyrs Shrine underscores Asia’s vibrant Catholic martyrdom tradition.")
• 03:34, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Saints/Featured/7 (Created page with "Saint Josephine Bakhita (1869–1947), a Sudanese former slave, became a Canossian nun in Italy after her liberation. Canonized in 2000, she is the patroness of human trafficking victims, reflecting Sudan’s small but resilient Catholic community (1–2 million). Her journey from enslavement to sanctity inspires Africa’s 19.2% share of global Catholics.")
• 03:34, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Saints/Featured/6 (Created page with "Saint Andrew Kim Taegon (1821–1846), Korea’s first Catholic priest, was martyred during the Joseon Dynasty’s persecution of Christians. Canonized in 1984, he is Korea’s patron saint, inspiring 5.9 million Catholics (11% of the population). His missionary zeal and sacrifice fuel Asia’s growing Catholic presence, honored at Seoul’s Seosomun Shrine.")
• 03:33, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Saints/Featured/5 (Created page with "Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (1656–1680), the first Native American saint, was a Mohawk-Algonquin woman from modern-day USA/Canada, known as the “Lily of the Mohawks.” Canonized in 2012, her ascetic life and devotion inspire North America’s indigenous Catholics. Her shrine in Fonda, New York, draws pilgrims seeking her intercession for faith and healing.")
• 03:33, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Saints/Featured/4 (Created page with "Saint Martin de Porres (1579–1639), a Peruvian Dominican lay brother of African-Spanish descent, is the patron of racial harmony and social justice. Canonized in 1962, his miracles and care for Lima’s marginalized shaped Peru’s Catholic culture (25 million faithful). His legacy of humility resonates in the Americas’ diverse Catholic communities.")
• 03:33, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Saints/Featured/3 (Created page with "Saint Rose of Lima (1586–1617), the first American-born saint, was a Peruvian laywoman known for extreme asceticism and charity to Lima’s poor. Canonized in 1671, she is the patroness of Latin America and the Philippines, influencing Peru’s 76% Catholic population (25 million). Her mystical visions and self-mortification embody South American devotional intensity.")
• 03:33, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Saints/Featured/2 (Created page with "Saint José Sánchez del Río (1913–1928), a Mexican Cristero martyr, was executed at 14 for refusing to renounce his faith during the 1920s anti-Catholic persecution. Canonized in 2016, his courage inspires Mexico’s youth and 100–110 million Catholics. His story, depicted in the film For Greater Glory, highlights unwavering devotion amid Mexico’s turbulent history.")
• 03:33, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Saints/Featured/1 (Created page with "Saint Juan Diego (1474–1548), a Chichimec peasant from Mexico, received the 1531 apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose image on his tilma sparked mass conversions. Canonized in 2002, he is revered as the first indigenous American saint, drawing millions to Mexico City’s basilica. His humble faith and role in inculturating Catholicism in Mexico’s 100–110 million Catholic population make him a symbol of cultural unity.")
• 03:32, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Saints/Featured (Created page with "This is a place for blurbs about featured saints that will appear randomly on main portal. * Portal:Saints/Featured/1 * Portal:Saints/Featured/2 * Portal:Saints/Featured/3 * Portal:Saints/Featured/4 * Portal:Saints/Featured/5 * Portal:Saints/Featured/6 * Portal:Saints/Featured/7 * Portal:Saints/Featured/8 * Portal:Saints/Featured/9 * Portal:Saints/Featured/10 * Portal:Saints/Featured/11 * Portal:Saints/Featured/12 * ...")
• 03:31, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Shrines/Featured/10 (Created page with "The Shrine of St. Joseph in Pampanga, Philippines, is a historic site dedicated to St. Joseph, linked to two miracles involving St. Peter Claver’s relics in 1887. Established in the 17th century, it draws thousands in a nation of 86 million Catholics (80% of the population), reflecting Filipino devotion. Its annual feast and colonial architecture make it a vibrant center of faith, showcasing the Philippines’ deep Catholic heritage.")
• 03:30, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Shrines/Featured/9 (Created page with "The Basilica of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, venerates the Virgin of Charity, Cuba’s patroness, whose 1612 statue discovery is tied to Afro-Cuban syncretism. Designated a basilica in 1927, it draws pilgrims for its cultural and spiritual significance in a nation of 60% nominal Catholics (7 million). Visited by Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis, it symbolizes resilience amid Cuba’s complex religious landscape.")
• 03:30, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Shrines/Featured/8 (Created page with "The National Shrine of Our Lady of Africa in Subukia, Kenya, is a key pilgrimage site in Africa, dedicated to the Virgin Mary as Queen of Africa. Established in 1984, it attracts thousands for its annual Marian feast, reflecting Africa’s 1.7% annual Catholic growth (19.2% of global Catholics). Set in a serene rural landscape, it fosters peace and unity in Kenya’s 23% Catholic population (12 million), embodying the Church’s rising influence in the Global South.")
• 03:30, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Shrines/Featured/7 (Created page with "The Basilica of Our Lady of Luján in Luján, Argentina, is the national shrine honoring the Virgin Mary as Patroness of Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Built in 1930, it venerates a 1630 miraculous statue, drawing 6 million pilgrims yearly. Its neo-Gothic architecture and role in Argentina’s 80% Catholic population (36 million) highlight its cultural significance, blending Hispanic and indigenous devotion in South America’s vibrant Catholic tradition.")
• 03:30, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Shrines/Featured/6 (Created page with "The Basilica of Our Lady of La Vang in Quang Tri, Vietnam, is a major Marian shrine venerating the Virgin Mary’s 1798 apparitions to persecuted Catholics. Rebuilt after war damage and designated a basilica in 1961, it draws thousands annually, especially for the August 15 feast, in a nation with 7–10 million Catholics (10–20% of the population). Its vibrant festivals and role as a symbol of resilience under Communist restrictions make it a cornerstone of Asian Cath...")
• 03:29, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Shrines/Featured/5 (Created page with "The Basilica of Our Lady of Knock in Knock, Ireland, venerates the 1879 apparition of the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and St. John the Evangelist, witnessed by 15 villagers. Established as a basilica in 1979, it draws 1.5 million pilgrims yearly to its rural shrine, promoting peace and reconciliation in Ireland’s 78% Catholic population. Its unique silent apparition and role in Irish spirituality make it a beacon of hope in Europe.")
• 03:29, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Shrines/Featured/4 (Created page with "The Shrine of Divine Mercy in Kraków-Łagiewniki, Poland, is a global hub for devotion to the Divine Mercy, inspired by St. Faustina Kowalska’s 1930s visions of Jesus. Housing the original Divine Mercy image and St. Faustina’s tomb, the basilica (consecrated 2002) attracts thousands during the Feast of Divine Mercy, promoting repentance and God’s love in a nation where 95% are Catholic. Its influence extends through Poland’s strong Catholic identity and global d...")
• 03:29, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Shrines/Featured/3 (Created page with "The Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida in Aparecida, Brazil, is the largest Marian shrine globally, venerating a statue of the Virgin Mary found in 1717 by fishermen. Dedicated in 1980, it draws 6–7 million pilgrims yearly, reflecting Brazil’s 123–140 million Catholics. As the Patroness of Brazil, the basilica’s vibrant cultural expressions, including a museum and festivals, embody the nation’s syncretic faith, making it a cornerstone of South American Catholicism.")
• 03:28, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Shrines/Featured/2 (Created page with "The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, France, is a premier Marian pilgrimage site, attracting over 6 million visitors yearly for its healing waters and the 1858 apparitions of the Virgin Mary to St. Bernadette Soubirous. Centered on the Grotto of Massabielle, the sanctuary includes the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and hosts candlelight processions, drawing pilgrims seeking physical and spiritual renewal. Its global influence underscores France’s rol...")
• 03:28, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Shrines/Featured/1 (Created page with "The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Mexico, is the world’s most-visited Catholic shrine, drawing over 10 million pilgrims annually to venerate the Virgin Mary’s miraculous image on St. Juan Diego’s tilma from her 1531 apparitions. Established as a basilica in 1904, it houses the tilma in a modern basilica (1976) and serves as the heart of Mexican Catholicism, blending indigenous and Catholic traditions. Its role as Patroness of the Americas makes...")
• 03:28, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Shrines/Featured (Created page with "This is a place for blurbs about featured shrines that will appear randomly on main portal. * Portal:Shrines/Featured/1 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/2 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/3 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/4 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/5 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/6 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/7 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/8 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/9 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/10 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/11 * Portal:Shrines/Featu...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
• 03:06, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Religious orders/Featured/5 (Created page with "The Missionaries of Charity, founded by Saint Teresa of Calcutta in 1950, is a congregation dedicated to serving the “poorest of the poor” through simple vows. With over 5,000 sisters in 139 countries, they run hospices, orphanages, and soup kitchens, embodying their charism of compassionate service. Canonized in 2016, Mother Teresa’s legacy drives their work in India and beyond, inspiring global Catholic outreach to the marginalized amid a 1.7% annual Catholic gro...")
• 03:06, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Religious orders/Featured/4 (Created page with "The Order of the Most Holy Trinity, founded by Saint John de Matha in 1198, is a mendicant order with a unique charism of ransoming captives, historically freeing Christians during the Crusades. With around 600 members today, Trinitarians operate in 20 countries, focusing on prison ministry and human trafficking advocacy. Their red-and-blue cross symbolizes their mission of redemption, offering a distinctive contribution to the Church’s social justice efforts in region...")
• 03:06, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Religious orders/Featured/3 (Created page with "The Society of Jesus, founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 1540, is a clerical order renowned for education, missionary work, and intellectual apostolates. With 14,147 priests among 20,170 members, Jesuits run institutions like Fordham University and Georgetown, shaping global Catholic thought. Their Ignatian spirituality, rooted in spiritual exercises, drives missions in over 100 countries. Pope Francis, a Jesuit, exemplifies their charism of discernment and service,...")
• 03:05, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Religious orders/Featured/2 (Created page with "The Order of Friars Minor, established by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1209, is a mendicant order emphasizing poverty, humility, and service to the marginalized. With branches like the Capuchins and Conventuals, Franciscans number over 14,000 globally, running schools, hospitals, and ecological initiatives inspired by Francis’ love for creation. Their brown habits and ascetic lifestyle embody their charism of simplicity, influencing Catholic spirituality across Latin Ame...")
• 03:05, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Religious orders/Featured/1 (Created page with "The Order of Preachers, founded by Saint Dominic in 1215, is a mendicant order dedicated to preaching and theological study, earning the nickname “Hounds of the Lord.” Known for their Thomist scholarship, Dominicans like Saint Thomas Aquinas shaped Catholic doctrine. With over 5,800 members in 80 provinces today, they operate schools, universities, and missions worldwide, combating heresy and fostering intellectual rigor. Their white habits and commitment to the Rosa...")
• 03:02, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Religious orders (Redirected page to Religious order) Tag: New redirect
• 03:02, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Religious orders/Featured (Created page with "This is a place for blurbs about featured religious orders that will appear randomly on main portal. * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/1 * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/2 * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/3 * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/4 * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/5 * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/6 * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/7 * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/8 * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/9...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
• 02:59, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Religious orders/Intro (Created page with "A '''religious order''' is a form of consecrated life within the Catholic Church, in which members profess the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience, dedicating themselves to God through a life of prayer, service, and community. Rooted in the Church’s mission to proclaim the Gospel and foster the salvation of souls, religious orders are communities of men or women who live according to a specific rule,...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
• 02:52, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Apostolic Succession (Redirected page to Apostolic succession) Tag: New redirect
• 02:52, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Bishops/Extra Wide Section 50 (Created page with "<references />")
• 02:50, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Bishops/Intro (Created page with "Bishop")
• 02:49, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Bishops/Featured/5 (Created page with "Joseph-Albert Malula, Cardinal and Archbishop of Kinshasa (1964–1989), pioneered African inculturation by developing the Zairean Rite, a Vatican-approved liturgy blending African music and dance. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 50–55 million Catholics, his vision of a “truly African Church” shaped Vatican II and bolstered the local clergy. Malula’s legacy endures in Kinshasa, a hub of Africa’s 1.7% annual Catholic growth, as a model for cultural...")
• 02:49, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Bishops/Featured/4 (Created page with "Sviatoslav Shevchuk, Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych since 2011, leads the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, serving 4–5 million Eastern Catholics with the Byzantine Rite. A youthful leader (born 1970), he has guided Ukraine’s Catholics through conflict since 2014, fostering national identity and ecumenical dialogue. His 2024 visits to Canada and appeals for peace highlight his global influence, making him a symbol of Eastern Catholicism’s resilience after Soviet su...")
• 02:48, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Bishops/Featured/3 (Created page with "Cláudio Hummes, Cardinal and Archbishop of São Paulo (1998–2006), was a leading voice in Brazil, the world’s largest Catholic nation (123–140 million Catholics). A champion of indigenous rights and environmental protection, he influenced Pope Francis’ 2019 Amazon Synod and inspired the pope’s name choice. As Prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Clergy (2006–2010), Hummes shaped global priestly formation. His work in São Paulo’s vibrant, syncre...")
• 02:48, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Bishops/Featured/2 (Created page with "Saint Óscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador (1977–1980), is a canonized saint and martyr whose defense of the poor during El Salvador’s civil war transformed Latin American Catholicism. Initially conservative, he became a prophetic voice against oppression, broadcasting homilies that inspired millions until his assassination during Mass in 1980. Canonized in 2018 by Pope Francis, Saint Óscar Romero’s legacy as a champion of social justice endures in El Salvado...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
• 02:47, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Saint Ambrose of Milan (Redirected page to Saint Ambrose) Tags: New redirect Visual edit
• 02:40, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Bishops/Featured/1 (Created page with "As Bishop of Rome and the first American-born pope, Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Francis Prevost) leads the global Catholic Church from the Vatican, guiding 1.406 billion faithful. Elected before 2025, his papacy emphasizes hope, migration, and peace, as seen in his 2025 World Day of Migrants and Refugees message. Overseeing St. Peter’s Basilica and Rome’s diocese, he declared St. John Henry Newman the 38th Doctor of the Church, reinforcing Italy’s theological legacy....")
• 02:31, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Bishops/Featured (Created page with "This is a place for blurbs about featured bishops that will appear randomly on main portal. * Portal:Bishops/Featured/1 * Portal:Bishops/Featured/2 * Portal:Bishops/Featured/3 * Portal:Bishops/Featured/4 * Portal:Bishops/Featured/5 * Portal:Bishops/Featured/6 * Portal:Bishops/Featured/7 * Portal:Bishops/Featured/8 * Portal:Bishops/Featured/9 * Portal:Bishops/Featured/10 * Portal:Bishops/Featured/11 * Portal:Bishops/Featured/...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
• 02:27, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs moved page Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Lviv to Archeparchy of Lviv
• 02:25, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Orthodox Churches (Redirected page to Orthodox Church) Tags: New redirect Visual edit
• 02:24, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Countries/Featured/5 (Created page with "Ukraine’s Catholic identity centers on the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), led by the Archeparchy of Lviv, with 4–5 million faithful. Using the Byzantine Rite, the UGCC survived Soviet suppression (1946–1991) underground and reemerged as a symbol of Ukrainian resilience. St. George’s Cathedral in Lviv, a UNESCO site, anchors this Eastern Catholic tradition in communion with Rome. The UGCC’s diaspora (e.g., U.S., Canada) and ecumenical dialogue with Orth...")
• 02:23, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Countries/Featured/4 (Created page with "The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with 50–55 million Catholics (55–60% of 100 million), is a cornerstone of Africa’s Catholic boom, where the Catholic population grows by 1.7% annually (2022–2023). The Archdiocese of Kinshasa, elevated in 1959, leads with the Zairean Rite, a Vatican-approved African liturgy incorporating local music and dance. The DRC’s 48 dioceses and strong seminaries (over 1,200 priests in Kinshasa alone) reflect a robu...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
• 01:57, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Catholic organizations (Created page with "Catholic organizations include: * Catholic Charismatic Renewal") Tag: Visual edit
• 01:55, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Countries/Featured/3 (Created page with "Brazil, the world’s largest Catholic country (123–140 million, 60–65% of 215 million), is a vibrant hub of Catholic diversity. The Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia, founded in 1551, was South America’s first diocese and a center for evangelization. Brazil’s Afro-Brazilian Catholic traditions, like the Nosso Senhor do Bonfim festival, blend African, indigenous, and European elements. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal, with over 100 million global adherents,...")
• 01:54, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Countries/Featured/2 (Created page with "Mexico, with 83.9–91.89% of its 126 million people Catholic (100–110 million), is a global Catholic giant. The Archdiocese of Mexico City, established in 1530, oversees the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the world’s most-visited Marian shrine, drawing millions for the 1531 apparition’s feast. This event, blending indigenous and Catholic elements, defines Mexican identity. Mexico’s 6,500 parishes and vibrant traditions, like Day of the Dead Masses, r...")
• 01:52, 30 September 2025 Tom talk contribs created page Portal:Countries/Featured/1 (Created page with "Italy")