Saint Bede the Venerable was the first great English scholar. He was a Benedictine monk, priest, historian, and Doctor of the Church, d. 735. The post Saint Bede the Venerable appeared first on uCatholic.

Joanna, wife of Chuza, steward to King Herod Antipas. She supported Jesus and discovered His empty tomb on Easter. The post Saint Joanna appeared first on uCatholic.

Noble virgin sold into slavery. Refused pagan sacrifice, endured torture, and died on a cross for her faith. The post Saint Julia appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Rita of Cascia: Endured abuse, loss of family, and illness. Became Augustinian Nun, known for stigmata, patroness of the Impossible. The post Saint Rita of Cascia appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Cristóbal and 24 companions martyred in 1927 Mexico, faced anti-Catholic persecution. He forgave his executioners, prayed for unity, and died proclaiming innocence. The post Saint Cristóbal Magallanes and Companions appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Bernardine of Siena (1380-1444) was a Franciscan missionary, reformer, popular preacher, peacemaker, and is often called the Apostle of Italy. The post Saint Bernardine of Siena appeared first on uCatholic.

Pope Saint Celestine V reigned a mere five months. The primary objective of his pontificate was to reform clergy. He abdicated on 13 December 1294, the last pope to do so until Pope Benedict XVI. The post Pope Saint Celestine V appeared first on uCatholic.