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Joseph Pronechen

Joseph Pronechen

Joseph Pronechen is staff writer with the National Catholic Register since 2005 and before that a regular correspondent for the paper. His articles have appeared in a number of national publications including Columbia magazine, Soul, Faith and Family, Catholic Digest, Catholic Exchange, and Marian Helper. His religion features have also appeared in Fairfield County Catholic and in major newspapers. He is the author of Fruits of Fatima — Century of Signs and Wonders. He holds a graduate degree and formerly taught English and courses in film study that he developed at a Catholic high school in Connecticut. Joseph and his wife Mary reside on the East Coast.

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When America declared her independence in 1776, amid the goings-on at Independence Hall two blocks away, Old St. Joseph’s was already a flourishing parish.

Old St. Joseph’s Church: Catholic From the Founding

Visit a historic edifice in Philadelphia

Joseph Pronechen Travel July 4, 2021

At lower left, Old St. Mary Church at 252 S. 4th Street was built in 1763 by Charles Johnson and was altered in 1782 and 1810-11. At right, Old St. Joseph’s Church was the first Catholic church in the city.

‘Firsts’ in the City of Independence

Philadelphia, the Birthplace of Religious Liberty

Joseph Pronechen Features July 4, 2021

L to R: Brother Marinus LaRue is seen circa 1960 and well into his 90s.

Heroic Mariner-Monk Sails for Sainthood: Servant of God Marinus LaRue

The U.S. bishops voted in June to advance Servant of God Marinus LaRue’s canonization cause.

Joseph Pronechen Nation July 1, 2021

The Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, led the Eucharistic procession on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 6, through the streets of downtown Phoenix. The Eucharistic procession, in combination with the recent release of Bishop Olmsted’s apostolic exhortation ‘Veneremur Cernui,’ continues the celebration of the Year of St. Joseph.

Catholic Fathers Take a Walk With Christ in the Eucharist

A new movement is encouraging processions of the Blessed Sacrament to strengthen dads and families.

Joseph Pronechen Nation June 7, 2021

‘A Holy Hour with Mother Angelica’ imparts the wisdom of the foundress of EWTN.

Mother Angelica: Holy Hours Help Us ‘Become Aware of the Awesome Presence of God’

BOOK PICK: ‘A Holy Hour with Mother Angelica’

Joseph Pronechen Books June 5, 2021

Banners with the official images of (L to R) Sister Irmã Dulce Pontes, Mother Giuseppina Vannini, John Henry Newman, Mother Mariam Thresia and Marguerite Bays hang on the facade of St. Peter's Basilica Oct. 10, 2019, three days before their canonization.

The Step-by-Step Guide to How a Person Becomes a Canonized Saint

When the Church declares holy people to be saints, we are assured they are in heaven and eager to intercede for us.

Joseph Pronechen Blogs May 28, 2021

The Shrine of St. Joseph is on the National Register of Historic Places.

St. Joseph Shrine Is a ‘Sacred Place of Pilgrimage’

Visit Motor City’s shrine dedicated to the Patron of the Universal Church

Joseph Pronechen Travel May 23, 2021

‘101 Surprising Facts About Mary’ is a recent release from TAN Books.

Learn How Our Lady of Prompt Succor Helped New Orleans (and Other Interesting Marian Facts)

BOOK REVIEW: ‘101 Surprising Facts About Mary’

Joseph Pronechen Books May 22, 2021

LEFT: Francisco Bayeu y Subías, “St. Francis de Sales,” 18th century. RIGHT: Guido Reni, “St. Joseph with the Infant Jesus,” c. 1620.

An Interview With St. Francis de Sales About St. Joseph

St. Francis de Sales, Doctor of the Church, offers his insights about St. Joseph for this Year of St. Joseph.

Joseph Pronechen Blogs May 20, 2021

Diego Velázquez’s ‘Coronation of the Virgin,’ ca. 1635, reflects how the ‘Regina Caeli’ honors the Queen of Heaven.

‘Queen of Heaven, Rejoice, Alleluia!’

The ‘Regina Caeli’ focuses on the joy of the Mother of the Redeemer.

Joseph Pronechen Features May 16, 2021

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