Heroes

9 September

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

11th August

After hearing Saint Francis speaking about Jesus, Saint Clare wanted to devote her entire life to God.

31st July

From a soldier in the Spanish army, Saint Ignatius of Loyola became a soldier for Jesus.

24th June

Saint John the Baptist a preacher who baptized people and prepared them for the coming of God.

30 May

Joan of Arc, known as the Maid of Orleans and later acclaimed as a saint.

29th April

Saint Catherine of Siena, the saint known as the messenger and inspiration of love and peace.

7 April

The mission of St. John Baptist de La Salle was all about education, about schools, teaching and learning.

28th January

St Thomas Aquinas is known as the patron saint of universities and scholars.

14 December

St. John of the Cross continues to be remembered for his holiness and profound spirituality.

17 November

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary chose to live a life of simplicity.