St. Ada
St. Ada is a lesser-known early Christian saint venerated primarily in parts of Europe. She lived in the 7th century and is often associated with the Benedictine tradition.
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St. Seraphina
St. Seraphina, also known as St. Fina, was born in 1238 in San Gimignano, Italy. She is a beloved saint known for her great patience and acceptance of suffering.
St. Rita of Cascia
St. Rita of Cascia (1381–1457) is a beloved saint in the Catholic Church, known as the “Saint of the Impossible” and a powerful intercessor for difficult situations. Born in Roccaporena, near Cascia, Italy, she faced many challenges throughout her life but is celebrated for her deep faith, patience, and devotion to God.
St. Marianne Cope
St. Marianne Cope, O.S.F. is also known as St. Marianne of Moloka’i. She was born in Germany on January 23, 1838 and spent much of her life working in Hawai’i working with lepers on the island of Moloka’i.
St. Julie Billiart
St. Julie (Julia) Billiart was born in 1751 and died in 1816. As a child, playing “school” was Julie’s favorite game. When she was sixteen, to help support her family, she began to teach “for real”.
St. Constantine the Great
St. Constantine the Great Junior Emperor and emperor called the “Thirteenth Apostle” in the East. The son of Constantius I Chlorus, junior emperor and St. Helena, Constantine was raised on….
St. Marie Amandine
Let’s delve into the inspiring life of St. Marie Amandine, a remarkable missionary who left a lasting legacy of compassion and service.
St. Junipero Serra
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
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….
St. Simon Stock
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.