Women of Courage
She was a teenage warrior who led French troops by God’s command and was burned at the stake.
Who is St. Joan of Arc?
This saint was nicknamed “The Dumb Ox” but became one of the Church’s greatest minds.
Who is St. Thomas Aquinas?
This Italian friar loved animals and gave up wealth to live in poverty.
Who is St. Francis of Assisi?
This saint disguised herself as a monk to live in a monastery.
Who is St. Euphrosyne of Alexandria?
The first Pope, he was crucified upside down in Rome.
Who is St. Peter?
Known as “The Little Flower,” she taught the “Little Way,” doing small acts of love for God.
Who is St. Thérèse of Lisieux?
First American-born saint; opened Catholic schools and began the parochial school system in the U.S.
Who is St. Elizabeth Ann Seton?
She served the poorest of the poor in India and said, “Do small things with great love.”
Who is St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)?
He lived atop a pillar for decades as an act of extreme penance.
Who is St. Simeon Stylites?
She started the Catholic school system in America.
Who is St. Elizabeth Ann Seton?
This young Native American convert was called the “Lily of the Mohawks.”
Who is St. Kateri Tekakwitha?
Known for educating poor boys and having prophetic dreams that guided his work.
Who is St. John Bosco?
She saw visions of Mary in 1858; a healing spring formed where she prayed.
Who is St. Bernadette of Lourdes?
After being beheaded, legend says he carried his head while preaching repentance.
Who is St. Denis?
This priest founded schools for boys and became known as the “Father and Teacher of Youth.”
Who is St. John Bosco?
She was a doctor and mother who gave her life to save her unborn child.
Who is St. Gianna Beretta Molla?
Spanish priest who founded the Jesuits and wrote Spiritual Exercises.
Who is St. Ignatius of Loyola?
He bore the wounds of Christ (stigmata) and was known to read people’s consciences.
Who is St. Padre Pio?
Bishop and scholar who defended Mary’s title as “Mother of God” and combatted heresy.
Who is St. Cyril of Alexandria?
A bishop known for his tireless school-building work in America.
Who is St. John Neumann?
She disguised herself as a monk to live in a monastery.
Who is St. Euphrosyne of Alexandria?
She saw visions of Jesus’ Sacred Heart and spread devotion to it worldwide.
Who is St. Margaret Mary Alacoque?
He was a Roman soldier who pierced Jesus’ side but later converted and became a Christian martyr.
Who is St. Longinus?
Known for both wisdom and humility, this friar once said, “Preach the Gospel at all times; when necessary, use words.”
Who is St. Francis of Assisi?
This scholar and theologian’s writings still shape Catholic philosophy today.
Who is St. Thomas Aquinas?