The faithful are invited to begin a nine-day novena on July 27, remembering the saint’s tireless devotion to the priesthood.

When others were too afraid to stand up for Christian morals, this saint stood fearless to the point of ultimate sacrifice.

St. Margaret of Scotland was renowned for her care for the poor and marginalized.

Sept. 29 is the feast of the archangel Raphael. His name means “God has healed.”

The mother of Constantine the Great had humble beginnings, but rose to great importance in Christian history.

The saint behind saints, John of Ávila is the little-known influence behind Spanish mystics such as Teresa of Ávila.

Benedetta died on March 21, 1858, but her example of courage and fidelity to God’s will live on.

Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton was the first native-born North American to be canonized.

Not too many saints are known for fighting demons and their hermit lifestyles, but St. Anthony the Abbot is one.

St. Olympias was orphaned and widowed, and she still managed to serve God and the poor.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized, is a role model to all who face adversity.

Mystic and spiritual writer St. Elizabeth of the Trinity lived only 26 years.

In spite of his short life, St. Gerard was considered a saint by the people he served..

The first Korean-born Catholic priest courageously practiced, spread and died for his faith.

After the death of her husband, St. Jane Frances de Chantal attended a Lenten program in 1604.

The Gospel of Luke reveals John’s preordained role in salvation history.

The life of a generous, hardworking farm laborer who loved God and the land he tended is celebrated around the world as spring planting begins.

St. Benedict the Moor was the renowned lay leader of the Franciscan Brothers in Palermo, Sicily, in the 16th century.

Saint Patrick, the beloved patron of Ireland, is renowned as the bishop who brought Christianity to Ireland.

St. Thomas Aquinas Quiz

The well-known theologian also wrote these timeless hymns.

Considered one of the fathers of Irish monasticism, St. Finnian founded Clonard Abbey in Ireland.

St. Cecilia has inspired Christians and artists for centuries.

St. Stephen was the first Christian martyr, and one of the seven first deacons of the Church.

Inspired by the stories of missionaries, St. Daniel Comboni consecrated his life to Africa at 18.