Saint André Bessette
Saint André Bessette expressed a saint’s faith by a lifelong devotion to St. Joseph. He was the eighth of 12 children born to a French Canadian couple near Montreal. At his canonization in October 2010, Pope Benedict XVI said that St. Andre "lived the beatitude of the pure of heart."
Pope Saint Telesphorus
Pope Saint Telesphorus, a Greek anchorite, led the Church under Emperor Antoninus Pius and established enduring Christian practices around 125-138 AD.
Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord
Epiphany marks the revelation of Christ to mankind, commemorating events like His baptism and the visit of the Magi.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first native born American to be canonized by the Catholic Church. She helped establish the first free Catholic school in America.
Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
The Feast of the Holy Name celebrates Jesus' name, meaning "Yahweh is salvation," and emphasizes continuous veneration and love for the Savior.
Saint Basil the Great
Saint Basil the Great (330-379) was a prominent early Christian bishop, theologian, and monastic leader known for combating Arianism and his contributions to Eastern Christianity.
Saint Gregory Nazianzen
Saint Gregory Nazianzen, "the Theologian," overcame challenges to become a Doctor of the Church, known for his gentle scholarship and influential writings on the Trinity.
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God
Just as Christmas honors Jesus as the "Prince of Peace," the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God honors Mary as the "Queen of Peace" This solemnity, falling on New Year's Day, is also designated the World Day of Peace.
Pope Saint Sylvester
Pope Saint Sylvester surely was appointed by God to govern his holy church in the first years of her temporal prosperity and triumph over her persecuting enemies. His pontificate was one of the most important, crucial and eventful of all Popes.
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.
