Saint Bernard of Montjoux
Saint Bernard of Montjoux, an Italian-born priest, spent over four decades on Alpine missions, founding the Great St Bernard Hospice, inspiring the St. Bernard dog breed.
Saint Augustine of Canterbury
St. Augustine of Canterbury was a monk and abbot in Rome, Italy when he was sent by Pope Saint Gregory the Great with 40 brother monks, to evangelize the British Isles in 597. He is called the Apostle of the English.
Saint Philip Neri
Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595) is known as the Apostle of Rome. With his distinctly joyous and personal manner, he was one of the influential figures of the Catholic Reformation. His special contribution was the creation of the Congregation of the Oratory.
Saint Bede the Venerable
Saint Bede the Venerable was the first great English scholar. He was a Benedictine monk, priest, historian, and Doctor of the Church, d. 735.
Saint Joanna
Joanna, wife of Chuza, steward to King Herod Antipas. She supported Jesus and discovered His empty tomb on Easter.
Saint Julia
Noble virgin sold into slavery. Refused pagan sacrifice, endured torture, and died on a cross for her faith.
Saint Rita of Cascia
Saint Rita of Cascia: Endured abuse, loss of family, and illness. Became Augustinian Nun, known for stigmata, patroness of the Impossible.
Saint Cristóbal Magallanes and Companions
Saint Cristóbal and 24 companions martyred in 1927 Mexico, faced anti-Catholic persecution. He forgave his executioners, prayed for unity, and died proclaiming innocence.
Saint Bernardine of Siena
Saint Bernardine of Siena (1380-1444) was a Franciscan missionary, reformer, popular preacher, peacemaker, and is often called the Apostle of Italy.
Pope Saint Celestine V
Pope Saint Celestine V reigned a mere five months. The primary objective of his pontificate was to reform clergy. He abdicated on 13 December 1294, the last pope to do so until Pope Benedict XVI.
