Holy Cross Saints
Our Lady of Sorrows
If you pray a novena to this saint called "The Little Flower," she might send you a shower of roses from heaven...
Who is Saint Therese of Lisieux?
Known for writing the massive 'Summa Theologica,' this saint argued that faith and reason are both complementary gifts from God.
Who is Saint Thomas Aquinas?
Recently canonized earlier this year, this saint used his self-taught computer skills to build websites about Eucharistic miracles and Marian apparitions online.
The patron saint of lost things.
Who is Saint Anthony of Padua?
Founded the Congregation of Holy Cross in Le Mans, France, in 1837.
Who is Blessed Basil Moreau, CSC?
This African saint lived a wild youth and even practiced a pagan religion before becoming a bishop and eventually, one of the most famous and influential Church fathers. His mom never gave up on him!
Who is Saint Augustine of Hippo?
This saint translated the whole Bible into Latin for the western world, and what we know today wouldn't be possible without him. Don't let anyone tell you Catholics don't know Scripture!
Who is Saint Jerome?
An iconic pope of the 21st century, this saint helped end communism in Europe, visited over 120 countries during his papacy as the "Pilgrim Pope," and founded World Youth Day.
Who is Saint John Paul II?
The patron saint of animals.
Who is Saint Francis of Assisi?
The first Holy Cross saint! A doorkeeper who became known as the Miracle Man of Montreal.
Who is Saint Andre Bessette, CSC?
A Belgian priest who volunteered to serve and care for people with leprosy (Hansen's disease) in an isolated Hawaiian colony, this saint eventually died of the disease with the people he served there.
Who is Saint Damien of Molokai?
One of the only female doctors of the Church, this Spanish saint reformed the Carmelite order and is known for writing 'The Interior Castle,' a spiritual classic mapping the soul's journey to God through seven mansions.
Who is Saint Teresa of Avila?
Famed for her lifelong dedication to serving the poorest of the poor in India, this saint became a global figure of charity and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is Mother Teresa?
The patron saint of athletes.
Who is Saint Sebastian?
Called the "Rosary Priest" and declared Venerable by Pope Francis, this Holy Cross priest is famous for saying " the family that prays together stays together."
Who is Venerable Patrick Peyton, CSC?
Born in Peru in 1579 as the son of a Spanish nobleman and an African slave, this saint founded an orphanage and hospital for abandoned children in Lima, and fed hundreds of poor people regardless of race or social status.
Who is Saint Martin de Porres?
The most recently named Doctor of the Church, this saint transitioned from a leader in the Church of England to becoming a Catholic priest and cardinal, and is known for pioneering a vision of Catholic higher education.
Who is Saint John Henry Newman?
A mountaineer and mechanical engineer who was an active member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, this saint died at age 24 from polio, which he contracted caring for the sick and poor. Verso l'alto!
Who is Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati?
The patron saint of television.
Who is Saint Clare of Assisi?
Known as the "Miracle Man" of Notre Dame, this Holy Cross religious cured many illnesses - and also fixed shoes! He is a Servant of God, meaning his cause for canonization is open.
Who is Br. Columba O'Neill, CSC?
A 16th-century Jesuit priest who was crucified in Nagasaki during the persecution of Christians in Japan, this saint preached his last sermon from the cross he was pierced to and forgave his executioners.
Who is Saint Paul Miki?
This female Doctor of the Church composed sacred music, wrote plays, studied medicine and healing, and had visions of God's love as divine light. She also invented pumpkin spice.
Who is Saint Hildegard of Bingen?
A Catholic physician, wife, and mother, this saint refused to abort her baby when doctors found a tumor on her uterus. A week after giving birth to her daughter, she died from post-operative infection.
Who is Saint Gianna Molla?
The patron saint of barbecue!
Who is Saint Lawrence?