Saint Catherine de Ricci, also known as Catherine Del Ricci, was born as Alessandra Lucrezia Romola de’ Ricci on April 23, 1522, in Florence, Italy. She was born into the patrician class, but unfortunately, her mother passed away when she was just an infant. Catherine was then raised by her godmother, but she considered the Blessed Virgin Mary to be her true mother and developed a deep...
Saint Sigebert III of Austrasia, also known as Sigebert the Younger or Sigisbert, was born in 631 as the eldest son of King Dagobert I. He was born into royalty and was the brother of King Clovis II. At a young age, Sigebert was baptized by Saint Amand of Maastricht in Orléans, France. He received his education under the guidance of Blessed Pepin of Landen. In 638, tragedy struck the family...
Saint Marcella of Rome, also known simply as Marcella, was a wealthy imperial Roman noblewoman who lived during the 4th and 5th centuries in Rome, Italy. She was born in the year 325 in Rome and was married at a young age to a nobleman. However, her married life was short-lived, as her husband passed away after just seven months of marriage, leaving Marcella a widow. Following her...
Saint David Galvánbermúdez, also known as David, was born on 29 January 1881 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. From a young age, David felt a strong calling to the priesthood and entered the seminary in Guadalajara at the tender age of 14. He displayed great academic aptitude and was recognized as an excellent student. However, as David questioned his vocation, he made the difficult decision to...
Saint Dallan Forghaill, also known as Cluain Dallain, Dallan Forchella, Dallan Forgaill, and Dallan of Cluain Dallain, was born around 530 in Magh Slécht, County Cavan, Connaught, Ireland. He was the son of Colla Mac Erc and Forchella, and he came from a royal Irish lineage. Saint Dallan Forghaill was also related to Saint Aidan of Ferns, another prominent figure in Irish Catholicism. In his...