Heroes

26th December

Saint Stephen was chosen as one of the seven deacons and became the first Christian Martyr.

21 December

St Peter Canisius continues to be remembered for compiling the ‘first and longest version’ of the Catholic Catechism.

15th December

Saint Maria di Rosa is known as a social worker, who served the ill, the suffering, and the destitute.

13 December

Saint Lucy shows all of us that should bring ‘the Light of Christ ‘ to those around us.

7th December

St. Ambrose was acclaimed as one of the first Doctors of the Church.

6th December

Saint Nicholas is the saint known as the giver of gifts, without asking anything in return.

3rd December

Saint Francis Xavier was a missionary who spread the Word of God around different countries.

16th October

St Margaret Mary Alacoque, always described by others as being simple, humble, kind & patient.

15th October

Saint Teresa of Avila experienced ‘a profound loving union with God.

9 September

St Peter Claver started his missionary work, dedicating himself to treating the slaves with human dignity.