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Saint Catherine de Ricci
Born: 23 April 1522 Florence, Republic of FlorenceDied: 2 February 1590 (aged 67) Prato, Grand Duchy of Tuscany Patronage:Women studying in higher education, Philosophers, Preachers Quote:“He has done everything out of the… Read more
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Saint Josephine Bakhita
Born: 1869, Olgossa, Darfur (now in Sudan)Died: February 8, 1947, Schio, Italy Patronage:Human trafficking survivors, Victims of modern-day slavery, Sudan Quote:“In God’s will, there is great peace.” What I appreciate… Read more
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Saint Brigid of Kildare
Born: 451 – Dundalk, IrelandDied: 525 – Kildare, Ireland Patronage:Children born out of wedlock, Children of abuse, Ireland Quote:“It is a virtue and a prize to listen patiently to and… Read more
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Saint John Bosco
Born: August 16, 1815 -Becchi, near Turin, ItalyDied: January 31, 1888 – Turin, Italy Patronage:Editors, Publishers, Youth, magicians Quote:“It is not enough to love the young; they must know that… Read more
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Saint Agnes of Rome
Born: 291 – Rome, ItalyDied: 304 – Rome, Italy Patronage:Those seeking purity, Rape victims, young girls Quote:“Christ has made my soul beautiful with the jewels of grace and virtue. I… Read more
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Saint Sebastian
Born: 255 – Narbonne, FranceDied: 288 – Rome, Italy Patronage:Athletes, Those who desire a Saintly death Quote:“Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. Lord, lay not this sin to their charge.” What… Read more
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Saint Ita Killeedy
Born: circa 480 – County Waterford, IrelandDied: January 15, 570 – Killeedy, Ireland (now Newcastle West in Co. Limerick) Patronage:Roman Catholic Diocese of Limerick, young girls Quote:St. Brendan asked her… Read more
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Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys
Born: April 17, 1620 – Troyes, FranceDied: January 912, 1700 – Fort Ville-Marie, Montreal, Canada Patronage:Those in poverty, loss of parents, people rejected by religious orders Quote:“When the heart is… Read more
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Saint Hadrian of Canterbury
Born: Unknown – North AfricaDied: January 9, 710 AD, Canterbury, United Kingdom Patronage:Soldiers, jailers, blacksmiths Fast Fact:Helped shape the theology and rites of the English Church. What I appreciate about St.… Read more
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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Born: August 28, 1774 – New York, New YorkDied: January 4, 1821 – Emmitsburg, Maryland Patronage:Widows & Catholic Schools Motto: “Hazard, yet forward.” What I appreciate about St. Elizabeth Ann… Read more
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