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Who is St. Thomas Aquinas
100
The Spanish settlers of St. Augustine established the first Shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the United States. She is the patroness of Florida.
Who is Our Lady of La Leche
100
Jesus' grandparents, celebrated on July 26th.
Who are Sts. Joachim and Anne
100
The protomartyr, he is in the Acts of the Apostles.
Who is St. Stephen
200
This pope opened Vatican II in 1962 and on his deathbed said, "It is not that the gospel has changed; it is that we have begun to understand it better."
Who is Pope St. John XXIII
200
St. Luke and Blessed Fra Angelico share this patronage.
What is artists
200
St. Pius V established this feast in 1573. The purpose was to thank God for the victory of Christians over the Turks at Lepanto—a victory attributed to the praying this prayer.
Who is Our Lady of the Rosary
200
The "Apostle to the Far East" and one of the first followers of St. Ignatius of Loyola is celebrated on December 3rd. (He is incorruptible)
Who is St. Francis Xavier
200
This saint and his companions are the first recognized North American martyrs. He was captured by a Mohawk war party, and on October 18 was tomahawked and beheaded.
Who is St. Isaac Jogues
300
Founder of Opus Dei, which means Work of God, emphasizes that men and women can become holy by performing their daily duties with a Christian spirit.
Who is St. Josemaria Escriva
300
If you suffer from headaches, this Carmelite nun should be your friend.
Who is St. Teresa of Avila
300
The principal biblical references to her are in Luke 2:35 and John 19:26-27.
Who is Our Lady of Sorrows
300
He reigned as Pope between 440 and 461. He persuaded Emperor Valentinian to recognize the primacy of the Bishop of Rome. The doctrine of the Incarnation was formed by him in a letter to the Patriarch of Constantinople.
Who is Pope St. Leo the Great
300
He is one of the most important of the Greek philosopher-Apologists in the early Christian church. He asserts that Jesus Christ is the Incarnation of the entire Divine Logos. He was martyred under Emperor Marcus Aurelius in 165.
Who is St. Justin Martyr
400
This blessed is described as the "everyday saint" and died from bone cancer in 1990. She said, “I have nothing left, but I still have my heart, and with that I can always love.”
Who is Bl. Chiara Luce Badano
400
St. Homobonus is the patron saint of what?
What is tailors
400
Salesians have a special devotion to her
Who is Our Lady of Perpetual Help
400
On March 9th, we celebrate the life of this saint. A devoted and loving wife, she longed for a lifestyle of prayer and service, so she organized a group of women to minister to the needs of Rome's poor.
Who is St. Frances of Rome
400
Martyr of Aushwitz, he took the place of a father who was chosen to be sent to the gas chambers.
Who is St. Maximilian Kolbe
500
This priest lived during the height of Catholic persecution in Mexico and would practice works of mercy in disguises to carry out the ministry. He was falsely accused of an attempted bombing on a former Mexican president & was sentenced to death by firing squad. On the day of his execution, he forgave his executioners, prayed, & died proclaiming, "Viva Cristo Rey", "Long live Christ the King!"
Who is Bl. Miguel Pro
500
Patron Saint of affianced couples, bee keepers, engaged couples, epilepsy, fainting, greetings, happy marriages, love, lovers, plague, travelers, young people.
Who is St. Valentine
500
She appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in 1830. She gave St. Catherine the design and words on the medal prompted clarification on the Immaculate Conception.
Who is Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
500
Together, the two saints are the founders of the See of Rome, through their preaching, ministry and martyrdom there. We celebrate their feast on May 29th. Jesus met one in a boat and the other on the road.
Who are Sts. Peter and Paul
500
Felicity, Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy, Agnes, Cecilia, & Anastasia are virgins and martyrs of our faith. These seven women are in which prayer?