Saint Vincent Madelgaire, also known as Madelgaire, Madelgarus, Vincent Madelgarus, and Vincent of Soignies, was born around the year 615 in Strepy les Binches, Hainault, Belgium. He was married to Saint Waltrude and was the son-in-law of Saint Bertille. Together with Waltrude, he had four children who all eventually became saints themselves. Their names were Saint Madalberta, Saint...

Saint Mildred of Thanet, also known as Mildred von Minster and Mildthryth, was born in the seventh century as the daughter of King Merewalh of Mercia and Saint Ermenburga of Thanet. She was the sister of two other saints, Saint Milburga and Saint Mildgytha. From a young age, Mildred displayed a strong devotion to God and an inclination towards the religious life. Eager to nurture her spiritual...

Saint John Jones, also known as Godefride Moritius, Godefridus Mauritius, Godfrey Maurice, Godfrey Jones, Griffith Jones, Gryffith Jones, John Buckley, John Griffith, and Robert Buckley, was born in 1559 in Clynog-Fawr, Carnarvonshire, Wales. He hailed from a devout Catholic family and grew up with a deep faith. In his early years, John Jones joined the Franciscans in Greenwich, England....

Saint Placid of Dissentis, also known as Placido, was a wealthy landowner in seventh-century Switzerland. He is best known for his close association with Saint Sigisbert of Dissentis and his significant contributions towards the establishment of Dissentis Abbey in Switzerland. Placid was born into a wealthy family, and his early life was marked by his privileged position. However, as he grew...

Blessed Bernard of Quintavalle, also known as Bernard of Assisi, Bernardo, or the First Fruits of the Minor Orders, was born around 1175 in Assisi, Italy. He belonged to the wealthy nobility of Assisi and received a comprehensive education, studying both civil and canon law at the prestigious University of Bologna. In 1198, Bernard joined the forces of the Fourth Crusade and participated in...