Saint Peter Chanel exemplified the apostolic mission by sharing his faith to the farthest ends of the earth and becoming a martyr in the South West Pacific. A French priest belonging to the Society of Mary, or Marists, Father Chanel was the
Born in France, Joan was the youngest daughter of Jacques d'Arc. At age 15, she had her first vision, in which she heard the voices of Sts. Michael, Catherine, Margaret and others who commanded her to save France from England and Burgundy
Born in Florence, St. Philip Neri was an apprentice in his uncle's merchant business. He left the business in 1533 to go to Rome to study philosophy and theology. He lived as a layman for years before founding a lay brotherhood for
Isidore was born in Madrid to poor but very devout parents. He married a young woman who also became a saint, St. Mary de la Cabeza, and they had one son, who died as a child. Isidore spent his life as a
Born in Spain, John studied law at the University of Salamanca. After renouncing that career, he lived as a hermit for several years. In 1525, John was ordained to the priesthood. He hoped to be a missionary in Mexico, but his archbishop
Born in Bethsaida, Philip was one of the Twelve Apostles called by Jesus. He brought his friend, Nathaniel, to Christ. He was present at the miracle when Jesus fed the 5,000 by multiplying the loaves and fishes, and again at the Last
Born in Montfort, France, in 1673, St. Louis de Montfort was educated by Jesuits at Rennes. He attended seminary in Paris and was ordained in 1700, becoming a chaplain in a hospital in Poitiers. Louis organized a women's congregation there called the