Saint Peter Chanel, born in 1803 in France, was a missionary and a member of the Society of Mary (Marists). He dedicated his life to evangelizing the South Pacific islands, […]

Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort (1673–1716) was a French priest and missionary renowned for his deep devotion to the Virgin Mary and his commitment to spreading the Gospel. He founded […]

Saint Catherine of Siena (1347–1380) was a Dominican tertiary, mystic, and influential theologian. Born in Siena, Italy, she became known for her deep spiritual insight, extraordinary prayer life, and commitment […]

Saint Marie de l'Incarnation (1599–1672) was a French-born missionary and nun who played a pivotal role in the spread of Christianity in New France (modern-day Canada). She entered the Ursuline […]

St. Joseph the Worker, celebrated on May 1, honors the patronage of St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus and the husband of the Virgin Mary. This feast day was […]

Saint Pius V (1504–1572) was pope from 1566 until his death, known for his strong leadership and efforts to reform the Catholic Church following the Council of Trent. A Dominican […]

International Workers' Day, celebrated on May 1, is a global observance that honours the contributions and rights of workers. While not directly rooted in Catholic tradition, it has relevance to […]

Saint Athanasius (c. 296–373) was a renowned Christian theologian and Bishop of Alexandria, best known for his staunch defence of the Nicene Creed and his opposition to Arianism, a heresy […]

Saints Philip and James are two of the twelve apostles of Jesus, celebrated together on May 3. Philip, originally from Bethsaida, is known for bringing Nathanael to Jesus and for […]