Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Saint Raymond Nonnatus, delivered by cesarean after his mother's death, is the patron saint of expectant mothers and midwives.
Saint Jeanne Jugan
Saint Jeanne Jugan founded the Little Sisters of the Poor; she was canonized in 2009, over 130 years after her death.
The Passion of Saint John the Baptist
Saint John the Baptist, guided by the Holy Spirit, preached repentance and was martyred for condemning Herod’s unlawful marriage.
Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, profoundly influenced Christian theology through his writings, especially *Confessions* and Augustinianism.
Saint Monica
Saint Monica, the mother of the great Saint Augustine, is the patron saint of married women, born in 332 in present day Algeria to Christian parents.
Pope Saint Zephyrinus
The pontificate of this first third-century pope was to see a storm of heresy rage around the pontiff, who had to keep a firm hand on the tiller of Peter's barque.
Saint Louis
Louis IX of France, a saintly king, prioritized justice, faith, and his subjects, embodying Christian virtues and medieval kingship.
Saint Bartholomew the Apostle
Saint Bartholomew, one of the Twelve Apostles, preached across Mesopotamia, Persia, Armenia, and beyond, spreading the Gospel widely.
Saint Rose of Lima
St. Rose of Lima (1586-1617), first canonized saint of the Western Hemisphere, known for deep piety, sacrifice and advocacy against exploitation in Peru.
Memorial of the Queenship of Mary
Mary's queenship is rooted in Scripture, reflecting Jesus' Kingship and the influential role of the queen mother in the Old Testament.
