St. Anthony of Padua
Anthony of Padua, also known as Anthony of Lisbon, was a Franciscan preacher and teacher of Scripture.
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Explore the lives and faith of fifteen Catholic saints, with biographies, historical sources and links to the liturgical calendar.
St. Dulce of the Poor
Dulce of the Poor was a Brazilian religious sister whose care for people in need transformed lives in Salvador, Bahia.
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
A mother, teacher and religious founder, Elizabeth Ann Seton helped establish Catholic education in the United States.
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St. Elizabeth of Portugal
Elizabeth of Portugal was a queen remembered for peacemaking and assistance to people living in poverty.
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St. John Henry Newman
John Henry Newman was an English priest and theologian whose writings explore conscience, faith and education.
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St. John of the Cross
John of the Cross was a Carmelite priest and poet whose writings describe the journey toward union with God.
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St. John Paul II
John Paul II was the Polish pope whose ministry from 1978 to 2005 reached Catholic communities across the world.
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St. José de Anchieta
José de Anchieta was a Jesuit missionary, teacher and writer associated with the early history of Brazil.
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St. José Luis Sánchez del Río
José Luis Sánchez del Río was a Mexican teenager recognized by the Church as a martyr.
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St. Juan Diego
Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin is the Indigenous lay saint associated with Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Kateri Tekakwitha was an Indigenous Christian woman whose short life centered on prayer and fidelity to her faith.
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St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
Padre Pio was a Capuchin priest whose ministry centered on prayer, confession and care for the sick.
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St. Teresa of Avila
Teresa of Avila was a Carmelite reformer and writer who taught about friendship with God in prayer.
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St. Teresa of Calcutta
Teresa of Calcutta founded the Missionaries of Charity to serve people facing extreme poverty and abandonment.
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St. Thomas More
Thomas More was a husband, father and lawyer who served as Lord Chancellor of England.
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For readers in the United States, this collection includes Elizabeth Ann Seton and Kateri Tekakwitha alongside saints from other parts of the world. Follow the United States calendar for local observances.
This biography is not a liturgical reading. For the observances in your area, consult the local calendar and your diocese.
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