Disciple · July 22
St. Mary Magdalene
A devoted disciple and the first witness sent to announce the Resurrection.
Israel · Probable birthplace
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139 lives of faith. Showing 1–12.
Martyr · March 7
St. Perpetua
A young mother whose prison testimony witnesses to steadfast faith.
North Africa (historical region) · Early origin
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Martyr · May 30
St. Joan of Arc
A young woman who obeyed God’s call through resistance, trial, and death.
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Lay saint · March 19
St. Joseph
The quiet guardian who protected Jesus and Mary with obedient love.
Holy Land (historical region) · Historical region
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Lay saint · August 27
St. Monica
A mother whose patient prayer accompanied Augustine home to the faith.
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Lay martyr · June 22
St. Thomas More
A husband, father, scholar, and statesman who would not betray his conscience.
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Modern lay saint · April 28
St. Gianna Beretta Molla
A physician, wife, and mother who joined professional skill with sacrificial love.
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Religious founder · January 4
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton was an American Catholic educator, known as a founder of the country's parochial school system.
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Martyr · January 20
St. Sebastian
Sebastian was an early Christian saint and martyr.
Origin uncertain · Disputed birthplace
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Martyr · January 21
St. Agnes of Rome
Agnes of Rome was a Roman Christian adolescent who was executed for her faith in the 4th century.
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Martyr · February 5
St. Agatha of Sicily
Agatha of Sicily is an early Christian virgin and martyr.
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Founder · February 8
St. Gerolamo Emiliani
Gerolamo Emiliani, CRS was an Italian humanitarian, founder of the Somaschi Fathers, and is considered a saint by the Catholic Church.
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