Saint Alphonsa of Bharananga is the first person of Indian origin and of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church to be canonized as a saint. The post Saint Alphonsa appeared first on uCatholic.

Accused of Christianity during Emperor Diocletian's persecution, he gave all to the poor, faced torture, refused to recant, and was martyred. The post Saint Pantaleon appeared first on uCatholic.

Saints Joachim and Anne, devout parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus, exemplified profound faith and were blessed with Mary after initial childlessness. The post Saints Joachim and Anne, Grandparents of Jesus appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint James, one of the favored three Apostles, witnessed the Transfiguration and was the first apostle to be martyred. The post Saint James The Greater appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Charbel Makhlouf, O.L.M., was a monk of the Lebanese Maronite Order and a priest in Lebanon. During his life he obtained a wide reputation for holiness and he has been canonized by the Catholic Church. The post Saint Charbel Makhlouf appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373) Patroness of Europe, mystic and saint and founder of the Bridgettine Order. The post Saint Bridget of Sweden appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Mary Magdalene was present at Jesus' Crucifixion and his empty tomb, earning her the title 'Apostle to the Apostles.' The post Saint Mary Magdalene appeared first on uCatholic.