Saint Stephen Harding, also known as Stephen of Citeaux, Esteban, Etienne, Stefano, or Stevan, was born around 1060 in Meriot, Sherborne, England. He hailed from the English nobility but had a somewhat mis-spent youth. However, he was eventually drawn to the religious life and entered the Benedictine Sherborne Abbey. Following the Norman conquest of England in 1066, Stephen left the monastic...
Saint Matthew of Beauvais, also known as Matteo di Beauvais, was a valiant soldier and knight who lived during the time of the First Crusade. He was born in Beauvais, France, and little is known about his early life and upbringing. Matthew's name first appears in historical records when he joined the ranks of Christian warriors who set out on the First Crusade in 1096. This military...
Saint Emanuele of Rome, also known as Emmanuel of Rome, was a martyr who lived and died in the early days of the Church in Rome, Italy. Unfortunately, not much information about his life and background is available. Saint Emanuele's martyrdom took place during a period of intense persecution against Christians in Rome. Despite the lack of detailed accounts, his unwavering faith and...
Saint Lucia Filippini, also known as Lucy Filippini, was born on January 13, 1672, in Corneto, Tuscany, Italy. She faced great adversity from a young age, being orphaned and left to fend for herself. However, she displayed a remarkable determination and capacity to serve others, subsequently dedicating her life to the education and nurturing of young girls. Lucia Filippini began her journey as...
Blessed Diégo Josef of Cádiz, also known as the Apostle of Our Lady, the Mother of the Good Shepherd and the Apostle of the Blessed Trinity, was born as Francisco José López-Caamaño García-Pérez on 30 March 1747 in Cádiz, Seville, Spain. He joined the Capuchin Order in Seville in 1759, dedicating his life to the service of God and the Church.
As a missionary, Blessed Diégo Josef tirelessly...