Blessed John of Parma, also known as Giovanni di Parma or John Buralli, was a renowned figure in the Franciscan Order. He was born in 1209 in Parma, Italy, and dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi. John's profound knowledge and exceptional dedication earned him a significant role within the Franciscan community. John began his journey...

Edward was the eldest son of King Edgar of England and his first wife, Ethelfleda who died shortly after her son's birth. He was baptized by St. Dunstan and became King in 975 on his father's death with the support of Dunstan but against the wishes of his stepmother, Queen Elfrida, who wished the throne for her son Ethelred. Edward ruled only three years when he was murdered on March...

Saint Gabriel Lalemant was born on October 10, 1610, in Paris, France. He was the nephew of Charles and Jerome Lalemant, who were Jesuit missionaries. Inspired by their dedication to spreading the Gospel, Gabriel entered the Society of Jesus in Paris on March 24, 1630. Upon completing his studies and training, Gabriel Lalemant was sent as a missionary to Canada, arriving on September 20, 1646....

Saint Heribert of Cologne, also known as Eriberto, Herbert, Bert, Berti, Berto, Heri, and Herko, was born around 970 in Worms, Germany. He was the son of Duke Hugo of Worms, a noble family of great influence at the time. Heribert received his education at the renowned cathedral school in Worms, where he excelled in his studies and showed a strong inclination towards spirituality. After...

St. Artemide Zatti was born on 12 October 1880 in Italy, and died on 15 March 1951 at Viedma, Argentina. As a Salesian religious brother, he became a saint by running a hospital and pharmacy for the sick poor for 40 years in Viedma, Argentina. In 1897, when Artemide was 17 years old, his family emigrated from Reggio Emilia to join Artemide's uncle who had a good job in Bahía Blanca,...