Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter
The feast of The Chair of Saint Peter commemorates Christ’s choosing Peter to sit in his place as the servant-authority of the whole Church.
Saint Euphrasia
Saint Euphrasia, a Constantinople-born nun, dedicated her life to Christ, performed miracles, and exemplified humility, compassion, and self-sacrifice.
Saint Matilda
German saint, founded abbeys, championed charity with a blend of royal duty and profound personal piety.
Solemnity Of The Annunciation of The Lord
God has become one of us. From all eternity God had decided that the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity should become human.
Saint Margaret Clitherow
Margaret Clitherow, English martyr, sheltered priests, died by pressing in 1586 for her Catholic faith.
Saint Hugh of Grenoble
Hugh of Grenoble, bishop for 52 years, was a staunch defender of the Church and papacy, and benefactor of St. Bruno, founder of the Carthusian Order.
Saint John Baptist de La Salle
Saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle (1651-1719) was a priest, educational reformer, and founder of Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. He is a the patron saint of teachers. He is considered the founder of the first Catholic schools.
Saint Julie Billiart
Saint Julie Billiart, founder of the Sisters of Notre Dame, was renowned for her profound charity and her constant praise, "How good is the good God."
Saint Hunna
Saint Hunna, "the Holy Washerwoman," washed and cared for the poor in Strasbourg, earning her name through her noble acts of service.
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.
