Saint Veronica
Saint Veronica wiped the face of Jesus Christ with her while He was on the way to Calvary carrying His Cross. According to tradition, the cloth was imprinted with the image of Christ's face.
Saint Benedict
Saint Benedict of Nursia was an abbot. He is the founder of Western Monasticism and the patron saint of Europe.
Saint Veronica Giuliani
A devoted nun who received the stigmata, persevered through trials, and served selflessly. Canonized in 1839 for her unwavering faith.
Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions
Chinese soldier Augustine Zhao Rong, martyred in 1815 with Bishop Dufresse, among 120 martyrs from 1648-1930.
Saints Aquila and Priscilla
Paul met Priscilla and Aquila in Corinth around 50 AD; they were tentmakers expelled from Rome by Emperor Claudius.
Pope Saint Benedict XI
He was the author of a volume of sermons and commentaries on a part of the Gospel of Saint Matthew, the Psalms, the Book of Job and the Apocalypse.
Saint Maria Goretti
Saint Maria Goretti, an Italian tenant farmer's daughter, forgave her attacker before dying at age 11; her killer attended her canonization.
Saint Anthony Zaccaria
Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria, founder of the Barnabites, was a zealous preacher and pivotal figure in the Counter-Reformation.
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati is a saint for the modern world, and especially for the young people of our time. A "man of the beatitudes," as Pope John Paul II called him at his beatification ceremony. He was described by friends as "an explosion of joy."
Saint Thomas the Apostle
Saint Thomas was a dedicated Apostle, known for his skepticism and affirmation of Jesus's Resurrection, and his evangelical work in India.
