St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales St. Francis de Sales was born to a noble family at Chateau de Sales in the Kingdom of Savoy near Geneva, Switzerland on August 21, 1567…..
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St. Jerome
St. Jerome Before he was known as St. Jerome, he was named Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus. He was born around 342 AD, in Stridon, Dalmatia. Today, the town, which ceased to….
St. James the Greater
St. James the Greater Nothing is known of St. James the Greater’s early life, though it has been established that he is the son of Zebedee and Salome and brother….
St. Martha
St. Martha “Jesus loved Martha and Mary and Lazarus.” This unique statement in John’s gospel tells us of the special relationship Jesus had with Martha, her sister, and her brother…..
St. Catherine of Bologna
St. Catherine of Bologna St. Catherine of Bologna was an Italian nun and artist born as Catherine de’ Vigri on September 8, 1413 in Bologna, Italy. She was the member….
Sts. Perpetua and Felicity
Sts. Perpetua and Felicity Sts. Perpetua and Felicity were Christian martyrs who lived during the early persecution of the Church in Africa by the Emperor Severus. With details concerning the….
St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul St. Vincent de Paul was born to a poor peasant family in the French village of Pouy on April 24, 1581. His first formal education was….
St. Thomas
St. Thomas St. Thomas was born a Jew and was called to be one of the twelve Apostles. His birth and death dates are unknown, but his feast day is….
St. John the Apostle
St. John the Apostle St. John, Apostle and Evangelist St. John the Apostle, the son of Zebedee and Salome, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. John was called….
St. Matthew
St. Matthew Little is known about St. Matthew, except that he was the son of Alpheus, and he was likely born in Galilee. He worked as a tax collector, which….