St. Paul Miki
St. Paul Miki was a notable figure in the history of Christianity in Japan. Here are some key details about his life and significance:
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St. Florian
St. Florian is a revered saint in the Catholic Church. Known for his bravery and protection against fire, he is often invoked by firefighters and those in danger of fire.
St. Simon
St. Simon, also known as Simon the Zealot, was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.
St. Andre Bessette
St. Andre Bessette;
When Alfred Bessette came to the Holy Cross Brothers in 1870, he carried with him a note from his pastor saying, “I am sending you a saint.”
St. Louis IX
St. Louis IX, also known as King Louis IX of France, was a notable monarch who ruled from 1226 until his death in 1270.
St. Edward the Confessor
St. Edward the Confessor was one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England before the Norman Conquest. He ruled from 1042 until his death in 1066.
St. Adrian
St. Adrian of Nicomedia, also known as Hadrian, was a remarkable figure in early Christian history.
St. Benjamin
St. Benjamin, Martyr (Feast Day – March 31) The Christians in Persia had enjoyed twelve years of peace during the reign of Isdegerd, son of Sapor III, when in 420 it was disturbed by the indiscreet zeal of Abdas,
St. Aloysius Gonzaga
St. Aloysius Gonzaga was born in Castiglione, Italy. The first words St. Aloysius spoke were the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. He was destined for the military by his father (who was in service to Philip II),
St. John Neumann
This American saint was born in Bohemia in 1811. He was looking forward to being ordained in 1835 when the bishop decided there would be no more ordinations. It is difficult for us to imagine now, but Bohemia was overstocked with priests.