St. John the Evangelist was one of the 12 Apostles. His feast day is Dec. 27. He was a fisherman, along with his brother James, also an Apostle. Our Lord named John and James the “Sons of Thunder,” ...

Having authored the “Saints and Art” series for more than a year, I would be remiss if I omitted my own patron, St. John the Evangelist. Traditionally regarded as the author of the Fourth Gospel, of ...

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated a Mass for All Souls’ Day at St. John the Apostle Church in Leesburg Nov. 2, after which he blessed the adjacent parish cemetery.

This is Scottish artist William Dyce’s depiction of the Apostle John leading Mary away from the Crucifixion after Jesus had assigned him to care for her. Dyce lived from 1806-64. (Courtesy Photo) When ...