Holy Thursday

The feast of Maundy (or Holy) Thursday solemnly commemorates the institution of the Eucharist and is the oldest of the observances peculiar to Holy Week.

Saint John of Egypt

Saint John of Egypt, a carpenter turned hermit, sought solitude in the desert, becoming a famed spiritual guide and healer in 4th-century Assiut, Egypt.

Saint Margaret Clitherow

Saint Margaret Clitherow was born in Middleton, England, in 1555, of protestant parents. She converted to the Catholic Church. Her zeal led her to harbor fugitive priests, for which she was arrested and imprisoned by hostile authorities. Finally, she was condemned to be pressed to death. She was stretched out on the ground with a sharp rock on her back and crushed under a door over laden with unbearable weights.

Saint Dismas

Saint Dismas, crucified with Jesus, is revered as the Good Thief and patron saint of the condemned.

Palm Sunday of The Lord’s Passion

Commemorating Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, celebrating his recognition as king with the cry, "Hosanna to the Son of David!"

Saint Turibius of Mongrovejo

Saint Toribio, Bishop in Peru, championed indigenous rights, founded pivotal institutions, and learned dialects to deepen his impactful pastoral work.

Saint Nicholas Owens

Nicholas Owens, "Little John," built priest hideouts during England's penal times, died tortured in 1606, canonized in 1970 as a martyr.

Saint Nicholas of Flüe

Saint Nicholas of Flüe was a Swiss hermit and ascetic who is the patron saint of Switzerland. He is sometimes invoked as "Brother Klaus."

Saint Cuthbert

Anglo-Saxon monk, bishop, and hermit, Saint Cuthbert is a pivotal medieval saint and patron of northern England.

Saint Joseph

Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Virgin Mary, Foster-Father of Our Lord, Patron of the Universal Church and Fathers.