Martyrs
I was a Roman martyr who was converted and then killed alongside my brother by being struck in the neck with a sword three times.
St. Cecilia
I am the patron saint of parochial Catholic schools. Born in the Czech Republic, I came to Philadelphia and organized the parochial school system as Bishop. I am buried at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Philadelphia.
St. John Neumann
I am a title for Mary when I visited high school girls in Rwanda during the Rwandan genocide and civil war. These girls that I appeared to demonstrated the virtue of faith.
Our Lady of Kibeho
Commonly known as “Santa Claus,” my feast day is December 6th. I was a bishop in the 4th century in Asia Minor and was known for tossing a bag of gold into a man’s window to pay for his daughters’ dowries.
St. Nicholas
From Poland, I was the Pope from 1978-2005. I traveled more than any other Pope. I began World Youth Day and challenged young people to promote justice. I famously survived an assassination attempt.
St. John Paul II
I am the patron saint of athletes. I was a Roman martyr who joined the military so that I could assist martyrs without arousing suspicion. I was later shot by archers, left for dead, and survived. One day, I accosted the emperor for his treatment towards Christians and was sentenced to death
St. Sebastian
I am the patron saint of fishermen and Scotland. My brother was St. Peter while I followed John the Baptist. I was crucified on an X-shaped cross.
St. Andrew
We were brother and sister from Portugal who met the Blessed Mother in Fatima. She would appear to us on the 13th of each month.
Francisco and Jacinta Marto
I am the patron saint of lawyers. I was a member of Spanish nobility and lived to 100. I taught philosophy and had degrees in civil and canon law, became a Dominican then was called to Rome by Gregory IX.
St. Raymond
I was the brother of St. Andrew and one of Jesus’ apostles. Jesus called me the rock that his church would be built upon. I became the first Pope in Rome.
St. Peter
I am the patron saint of deacons. Nobody in the synagogue could match my wisdom and spirit. Because of this, the Sanhedrin arrested me for charges of blasphemy and was stoned to death.
St. Stephen
I am the patron saint of throat ailments. I was a bishop and was later martyred in Armenia. As I was hauled off to prison, a mother brought her young son to me with a fish bone lodged in his throat. When I commanded him to cough up the bone, he did.
St. Blaise
The Blessed Mother appeared to me in Guadalupe. She told me to build a church on the hill she appeared on. When the bishop asked for proof of her appearance, she filled my tilma with roses to lay at the bishop’s feet.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
I was born to a rich Hindu family and served under a Dutch naval commander where it awakened my Christian faith. After being baptized, Indians said I was using my position to convert others and was imprisoned. After three years, I was released and exiled before being shot to death by local soldiers.
St. Devasahayam Pillai
I was a Belgian priest who volunteered to serve the isolated victims of leprosy in Molokai in Hawaii. In 1873, I began to minister to the people of the colony and treated them with compassion and dignity. I later contracted leprosy but continued to work among them to build clinics and churches until I died in 1889.
St. Damien of Molokai
I am the patron saint of librarians, philosophers, lawyers, and teachers. I converted to Christianity at the age of 18 after receiving a vision. I debated 50 pagans and people were so amazed with me that I converted 200 people, all of whom were martyred.
St. Catherine of Alexandria
Born in Hungary, I am the patron saint of horses, soldiers, and South Africa. I joined the army but was more of a monk than a soldier. After I was discharged, I followed St. Hillary of Poitiers. I was ordained an exorcist and worked against the Arians. I established the first French monastery.
St. Martin of Tours
I am the patron saint of Catholic schools, teachers, and widows. I founded the Sisters of Charity, the first American Catholic school, and the first Catholic orphanage in America. I was a daughter of the American Revolution and became a Catholic after my husband died. I was the first American-born saint.
Elizabeth Ann Seton
I was a bishop in France during the rise of Arianism. When Emperor Constantius condemned Athanasius, I refused and was banished. During my exile, I continued to defend the Church until I was welcomed back by my people.
St. Hillary of Poitiers
I was born in Cuba and displayed the virtue of perseverance. Later I moved to Baltimore where there was a large French-speaking community and used my money to house and educate the Black community in a time before the Emancipation Proclamation. I founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence.
Mother Mary Lange
I am the patron saint of the blind and eye disorders. At the age of 21, a suitor accused me of being Christian and I was executed as a young girl.
St. Lucy
I am the patron saint of beekeepers, beggars, Milan, and learning. I had many disputes with Emperor Auxentius and was a huge influence on St. Augustine.
St. Ambrose
I was an abbess, artist, poet, and theologian who later became a Doctor of the Church. When I was 18, I became a Benedictine nun and wrote down the visions I had as a child. I wrote over 300 letters and confronted the emperor.
St. Hildegard
I am the patron saint of Japan, jewelers, and sailors. I was a friend of St. Ignatius of Loyola and joined the Society of Jesus. I was ordained a priest, went to Lisbon, and then India before going to Japan. A university in Ohio is named after me.
St. Francis Xavier
I practiced the virtue of generosity in my daily life. I am a former Haitian slave who came to America and resided in New York. I was a barber and philanthropist that helped construct the St. Patrick Cathedral. I am not yet a saint, but I am on my way towards it.
Venerable Pierre Touissant