Saints

Thomas Aquinas was known for his intelligence, humility and gentleness.  He was a man of prayer.  He believed that Science and Faith were … [Read more...] about Thomas Aquinas-The Angelic Doctor

Read about Frances -who wanted to help people to understand that they are called to be saints.  Pope Pius IX conferred on him the rare title of Doctor … [Read more...] about Frances De Sales- The Gentleman Saint!

Why not take a time today to read about Basil -a giant of the early Church - He was a man of vast learning, great eloquence and immense … [Read more...] about Basil the Great

Read about this remarkable woman - an Episcopalian, a convert, a wife, a mother, a religious sister -patron of Catholic schools.     Elizabeth Ann … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Ann Seton -First Native Born Saint of the United States

Read about John the Apostle or John the Beloved - one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. Generally listed as the youngest … [Read more...] about John the Apostle and Evangelist

Read about Stephen - one of the first ordained deacons of the Church. He was also the first Christian martyr. The Greek word from which we derive the … [Read more...] about Stephen – First Christian Martyr

Read and learn about John of the Cross.  He was a Spanish Catholic priest, mystic and a Carmelite friar of converso (convert from Judaism) origin.  He … [Read more...] about John of the Cross

Catherine of Siena is one of the outstanding figures of medieval Catholicism. She influenced the papacy. She was behind the return of the Pope from … [Read more...] about Catherine of Siena

Read about the great missionary work of St Brendan.  Decide for yourself if Brendan reached America before Christopher Columbus!  Saint Brendan is one … [Read more...] about Brendan the Navigator

Read about Attracta.  She was a  Hermitess and co-worker with St. Patrick.  She dedicated her life to God. Tradition says she had great healing … [Read more...] about Attracta- Athracht of Sligo

Take a little time to learn about Ailbne - a bishop, preacher and a disciple of Saint Patrick.  The reputation of this holy and learned man was so … [Read more...] about Ailbne of Cashel and Emly

Read about Lucy, a 4th century martyr.  She lived a life of service and dedication to God and others.  Her feast day is celebrated in many parts of … [Read more...] about Lucy

Aengus lived, studied and died in County Laois, Ireland.  He was quiet figure within the Early Christian Church in Ireland. He was born in an area … [Read more...] about Aengus of Laois- The Culdee

 Bernadette of Lourdes was  French nun who lived in the 1800s. As a young teenager, she had a series of visions of the Virgin Mary in the Massabielle … [Read more...] about Bernadette of Lourdes

Christian tradition says that Saint Anne was the mother of Mary and the grandmother of Jesus. She may have been born around 50 BC. She is not named in … [Read more...] about Anne – Mother of Mary our Mother

Saint Boden is the patron saint of Culdaff,  Inishowen, Donegal.  Exact details of when he lived are sketchy.  We do know that Boden worked on the … [Read more...] about Boden of Culdaff

Read about Matthias.  He was chosen to replace Judas. His calling is unique. He was not called by Jesus personally and he was called to be an apostle … [Read more...] about Matthias – Apostle

Why not learn about Brigid - the 2nd most important saint in Ireland .   She cared for the poor and needy. The tradition of making St Brigid’s cross … [Read more...] about Brigid of Ireland

A saint for the Young and the Young at Heart!  John Paul made history by becoming the first non-Italian pope in more than four hundred years. As the … [Read more...] about John Paul 11

What a remarkable saint!  Teresa left her family and country at the age of 18 to follow God's calling.  She did not see her family or country again.  … [Read more...] about Teresa of Calcutta

Read about the life and work of Mark - tradition says this Mark is the author of the Gospel which bears his name.   Mark-The Evangelist … [Read more...] about Mark

What a great way to prepare for Christmas!  Read about Nicholas, a committed Christian who showed love to everyone! Nicholas  … [Read more...] about Nicholas – Nearly Everybody’s Saint!

What a remarkable story?  A young man who found God and his vocation through the efforts of another.  Read about Francis and Ignatius.  May we prove … [Read more...] about Francis Xavier – Patron of Catholic Missions

Andrew is patron of Scotland and yet he did not visit this country!  Learn about this amazing saint - a man who walked and talked with … [Read more...] about Andrew the Apostle

Why not take a little time to learn about a remarkable saint.  Elizabeth died at the age of 24 but in her short life she brought comfort and aid to … [Read more...] about Elizabeth of Hungary

What a wonderful saint for all - patron saint of musicians   Take a little time to read about her life and faith.  Perhaps listen to music as you … [Read more...] about Cecilia- Patroness of Music

An opportunity to learn about Barnabas - a person of humility and a community builder. Barnabas the Apostle   … [Read more...] about Barnabas the Apostle

Laurence O'Toole known in Irish as Lorcán Ua Tuathail, was Archbishop of Dublin at the time of the Norman invasion of Ireland.  He mediated between … [Read more...] about Laurence O’Toole

Spend a little time reading and learning about this remarkable saint.  He was a Peruvian lay brother of the Dominican Order. He is patron saint of … [Read more...] about Martin de Porres

Why not take a few minutes to read about Malachy- first Irish saint to be canonised by a Pope!  Read about his efforts to reform the Church and help … [Read more...] about Malachy