The dying words of this priest, who was canonized in 2004, were “Jesus … Jesus… Jesus.”
Saint of the Week: Luigi Orione
Saint of the Week: Angela of the Cross
St. Angela of the Cross (1846-1932) founded the Institute of the Sisters of the Company of the Cross in Seville, Spain, and had established more than 20 convents by the time of her death.
Saint of the Week: Katharine Drexel
For more than 40 years, she led the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, using her fortune to establish numerous missions and schools for Indians and African Americans.
Saint of the Week: Blessed Fra Angelico
He is patron of artists, and art students often leave written prayers near his tomb in the Church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva in Rome.
Saint of the Week: Polycarp
As the bishop of Smyrna in the second century, St. Polycarp (69-155) was one of the most important leaders of the early Church.
Saint of the Week: Josephine Bakhita
Her feast day, Feb. 8, is the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking.
Saint of the Week: Blaise
On his feast, the Church recalls a miracle cure associated with him and celebrates the blessing of the throats.
Saint of the Week: Angela Merici
Two visions inspired her to found a congregation dedicated to the religious training of young women.