Facebook Twitter Newsletters Email Video News Catholic Life Shopping Saints Bible Prayers Mary Saint of the Day St. Sylvester St. Sylvester, born in Rome, was ordained by Pope St. Marcellinus during the peace that preceded the persecutions of Diocletian. He passed through those days of terror, witnessed the abdication of Diocletian and Maximian, and saw the triumph of Constantine in the year 312. Two years later he succeeded St. Melchiades as Bishop of Rome. In the same year, he sent four legates to represent him at the great Council of the Western Church, held at Aries. He confirmed it's decision and imparted them to the Church. The Council of Nice was ... Read More » More Saints of the Day St. Melania St. Barbatian St. Zoticus Sts. Sabinian & Potentian St. Columba of Sens St. Donata St. Hermes St. Offa Tomorrow's Saint of the Day Read More » Most Popular Let Catholic Online be Clear: Phil Robertson doesn't make the rules Read More   Hey Science! Tornadoes, hurricanes hit all-time low for US, ice cap returns, where's your global warming now? Read More   There is ANOTHER SIDE to Pope Francis. The face SOME DON'T WANT TO SEE Read More   The secret to Pope Francis' fame REVEALED Read More   Feast of the Holy Innocents: Politicians Who Promote Abortion are the King Herod's of the Hour Read More     News | Catholic Life | PRWire | Encyclopedia | Bible | Prayers | Vocations | Saints & Angels © Copyright 2012 Catholic Online. This e-mail is never sent unsolicited. You have received this Catholic Online e-mail because you subscribed to it or someone forwarded it to you. To opt out, see the links below. TO ADVERTISE For information on advertising at Catholic Online, please contact Advertising Sales. TO SUBSCRIBE If this email has been forwarded to you and would like a subscription, please sign up for Catholic Online Newsletters. Remove your e-mail address from our list. We respect your right to privacy. View our policy. This e-mail was sent by: Catholic Online, P.O. Box 9686 Bakersfield, CA 93389 USA