Saint Hildegard of Bingen
Saint Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) Doctor of the Church was a remarkable woman, a "first" in many fields. At a time when few women wrote, Hildegard, known as "Sybil of the Rhine", produced major works of theology and visionary writings. When few women were accorded respect, she was consulted by and advised bishops, popes, and kings.
Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr, patroness of diverse professions, including philosophers, nurses, and scholars, celebrated on November 25th.
Saint Gatian
Saint Gatian, the first bishop of Tours, was a pioneering Christian missionary known for his unwavering faith and dedication to spreading the Gospel.
Saint Anysia
Saint Anysia of Thessalonica, devout Christian and martyr during Emperor Maximian's persecution, sacrificed all for faith, resisted pagan oppression, and died for Christ.
Saint Martin de Porres
Patron saint of social justice and racial harmony, Saint Martin de Porres was a humble lay brother known for his healing gifts and deep compassion.
Saint Adele
Royal daughter turned devout nun, founder of Palatiolum convent, known for her holiness and guidance from Saint Boniface.
Saint Oswald
Saint Oswald, revered for his sanctity and charity, revived English monasticism, dying on Leap Year Day after a final act of humility and love.
Saints Jonas, Barachisius, and Companions
Despite cruel tortures, the two brothers remained steadfast in the Faith. New and more horrible torments were then devised under which at last they yielded up their lives, while their pure souls winged their flight to heaven, there to gain the martyr's crown, which they had so faithfully won.
Saint Arnulf of Metz
The life of Saint Arnulf is known to us by one of his contemporaries. It was published in the “Acta Sanctorum ordinis S. Benedicti” and...
Saint Oliver Plunkett
Saint Oliver Plunkett was the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. He was executed by the English Crown as the last victim of the Popish Plot.
