St. Junípero Serra, originally named Miguel José, was born on November 24, 1713, in Petra, Majorca, Spain. His parents, Antonio Nadal Serra and Margarita Rosa Ferrer, were farmers. Baptized at St. Peter’s Church in Petra on the same day, Junípero would go on to become a renowned figure in the history of California.
St. Polycarp Imagine being able to sit at the feet of the apostles and hear their stories of life with Jesus from their own lips. Imagine walking with those who….
Although little is known about St. Simon Stock’s early life, legend has it that the name Stock, meaning “tree trunk,” derives from the fact that, beginning at age twelve, he lived as a hermit in a hollow tree trunk of an oak tree.
St. Jerome Emiliani, a remarkable saint who dedicated his life to caring for the vulnerable and abandoned.
St. Alexander of Jerusalem—a beacon of faith and courage in tumultuous times! Let’s explore the life of this remarkable bishop and martyr.
St. Hubert (c. 656–658 – May 30, 727 A.D.)
St. Raymond of Pennafort, Patron Saint of Canonists (Feast day – January 7) Born in Spain, St. Raymond was a relative of the King of Aragon.
St. Bibiana, Virgin and Martyr (Feast day – December 2nd) Other than the name, nothing is known for certain about this saint. However, we have the following account from a later tradition.
St. Alphonsus Marie Liguori, born on September 27, 1696, in Marianella, Italy, was a remarkable figure in the Catholic Church
St. Rafqa, also known as Rafqa Pietra Choboq Ar-Rayès, was a Lebanese Maronite nun born on June 29, 1832, in Himlaya, Lebanon
