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St. Hildegard of Bingen’s gifts served the whole Church, Pope Benedict said
St. Hildegard of Bingen, one of four female doctors of the Church, is celebrated and remembeed in the Church on... Read more
St. Monica: The persistent mother of St. Augustine who never gave up
On Aug. 27 the Church honors St. Monica, whose holy example and fervent intercession led to one of the most... Read more
St. Mary Magdalene: The first witness to the Resurrection
Once known as a sinful woman, Mary Magdalene became the Apostle to the Apostles and the first witness to the... Read more
International Women’s Day: 10 inspiring quotes from Catholic female saints
On International Women’s Day, Christians can look to the wise words of female saints who serve as role models for... Read more
10 little-known facts about the early visionary St. Perpetua and her companion St. Felicity
As the Church celebrates the feast of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity on March 7, here are some interesting things to... Read more
From heiress to saint: The radical life of St. Katharine Drexel
Throughout her life, St. Katharine Drexel’s chief motivation was to help more people to know and love Jesus in the... Read more
Ireland’s spiritual mother faces secular reinterpretation
In Ireland, Feb. 1 marks the beginning of spring and the celebration of “Lá Fhéile Bríde” — St. Brigid’s Day. Read more
This princess saint was not Harry Potter’s owl: St. Hedwig of Silesia
St. Hedwig of Silesia was a princess, wife, mother, and builder of bridges between the German and Polish people. Read more
Is Edith Stein a doctor of the Church? No, but she could be one soon
The order of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as Edith Stein, has made an official request to... Read more
5 things to know about St. Bridget of Sweden, mystic and mother
On July 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of St. Bridget of Sweden, a mystic of the Middle... Read more
‘Always smiling’: Chiara Corbella’s father remembers her joy, faith
Roberto Corbella spoke recently to CNA about his daughter, Chiara, known for her joy and simple faith. Read more
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