Cornelius whose feast day is September 16th. A Roman priest, Cornelius was elected Pope to succeed Fabian in an election

The massacre of the martyrs of Lyons with their bishop, St. Pothinus, took place during the persecutions of Marcus Aurelius

Patroness of poor peasants and servants in the Tyrol. Born in Rattenberg, in the Tyrol, she was the daughter of

St. John, named Chrysostom (golden-mouthed) on account of his eloquence, came into the world of Christian parents, about the year

Bishop and preacher, one of the saints whose life has been woven into the myths and legends of Ireland. He

The holy confessor Paphnutius was an Egyptian who, after having spent several years in the desert under the direction of

Bishop of Albi and a friend of Pope St. Gregory I the Great. Also called Sauve, he was a native

St. Peter Claver was born at Verdu, Catalonia, Spain, in 1580, of impoverished parents descended from ancient and distinguished families.

According to legend Adrian was a pagan officer at the imperial court of Nicomedia. Impressed by the courage of a

On the death of Clovis, King of the Franks, in the year 511 his kingdom was divided between his four

A wonderful simplicity and spirit of compunction were the distinguishing virtues of this holy man. He was chosen abbot of

The remarkable woman who would be known as Mother Theresa began life named Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. Born on August 26,

St. Rosalia, daughter of Sinibald, Lord of Roses and Quisquina, was a descendant of the great Charlemagne. She was born

St. Gregory, born at Rome about the year 540, was the son of Gordianus, a wealthy senator, who later renounced