Joseph Niedzielski kisses his 5-month-old daughter, Colette, during Mass at Jesus the Divine Word Church in Huntingtown, Md. in this 2014 file photo. Fathers are honored in special ways on Father's Day, which is celebrated June 19 this year. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)
Joseph Niedzielski kisses his 5-month-old daughter, Colette, during Mass at Jesus the Divine Word Church in Huntingtown, Md. in this 2014 file photo. Fathers are honored in special ways on Father’s Day, which is celebrated June 19 this year. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)

In honor of Father’s Day, here are some fatherly things/links to keep at your fingertips.

Gift ideas:
  • Virtual Father’s Day retreatfrom BustedHalo.com. By the way, Moms, it’s not too late for yours!
  • Pure Fatherhood — Drawing on the examples of St. Joseph, Devin Schadt shows Dads how to become a father on earth like the Father in heaven. The author is a husband, a father of five, and co-founder of Fathers of St. Joseph, an apostolate dedicated to the renewal of authentic fatherhood. Related books.
    A product of Lighthouse Catholic Media. Available in CD/mp3 format
  • Men’s Summer Retreat — “Get out of the Boat and Discover What God wants you to do.” July 15-17 at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale. Retreat info. Open to men who are single or married. Register online or by phone. Phone registrations may offer group rate.
  • Eat at The Refuge Café — Enjoy breakfast or brunch. All Dads will receive a free $5 gift card good for his next visit. Info.
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A father walks with his children along a sidewalk in Richmond, Va in this 2015 file photo. (CNS photo/Jay Paul)
A father walks with his children along a sidewalk in Richmond, Va in this 2015 file photo. (CNS photo/Jay Paul)