St. Adele
St. Adele, also known as Adela or Adèle, was a notable figure in early medieval Christian history. She is remembered for her piety and dedication to the church. Here are some key points about her life and legacy:
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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. Isabel of France
St. Isabel of France, also known as Elizabeth of France, was born in 1225 as the daughter of King Louis VIII of France and Blanche of Castile.
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. Aaron
St. Aaron’s story unfolds in the annals of history, tracing back to a time when the world was fraught with turmoil and uncertainty.
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin (Feast day – November 18) Born in Grenoble, France, in 1769, Rose joined the Society of the Sacred Heart.
St. Jane Frances de Chantal
What a way to start a marriage! Jane no sooner arrived at her new home then she discovered she might lose it. Her husband, Christophe, had not only inherited the title of baron but enormous debts as well.
St. Charles Lwanga and Companions
For those of us who think that the faith and zeal of the early Christians died out as the Church grew more safe and powerful through the centuries, the martyrs of Uganda are a reminder that persecution of Christians continues in modern times, even to the present day.
St. Emily de Vialar
St. Emily de Vialar, Virgin, Foundress of the Sisters of St. Joseph “of the Apparition”
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),