Madrid has kicked off a holy year in honor of the 400th anniversary of the canonization of its patron saint, St. Isidore the Farmer. During the jubilee year, which will last until May 15, 2023, ...

Isidore was born into a peasant family in Madrid, Spain. Although his family was poor, they were rich in the love of God and taught him to dedicate himself to God’s service. The boy was named for ...

On Sunday, after St. Isidore's Catholic Church's mass services, parishioners met in a familiar but very different-looking location — the church's new parish center.

During the jubilee year, which will last until May 15, 2023, pilgrims can receive a plenary indulgence by praying at the tomb of the 12th-century saint in the Spanish capital. The opening Mass is ...