St Catherine of Siena Feast: 29th April Patronage: Fire Prevention Doctor of the Church The youngest of 25 children, Catherine was nicked named “joy” in Greek, as she brought much joy to her family with her joyful nature and spirit as a child. At a young age Catherine had a vision of Christ seated […]
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Saint Zita Feast: 27 April Patron: Domestic workers St Zita is a woman many, mothers and household keepers, can associate with. She is the patron of domestic workers. Saint Zita was born into a Holy Christian family surrounded by family members living out a Christian example of life. Zita’s mother would help Zita be
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Saint Anselm Feast: April 21 Doctor of the Church Anselm was handed down the faith from his mother, she taught him great piety. He cherished this as well as his love for learning throughout his life. Anselm was educated at a Benedictine monastery. Anselm wanted to join the Monastery at the age of fifteen
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Saint Bernadette Patronage: Lourdes Feast: 16th April Bernadette Soubirous was the daughter of a milling family in Lourdes whom were extremely poor. Yet she was extremely blessed. Her poor health was a suffering she bore from an early age. Yet God used her suffering and Bernadette submitted to God’s will. Our Lady appeared to her
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Saint Julius Feast: 12th April Saint Julius was Pope of the Catholic Church in year 337. The papacy had been vacant for some time between St Mark and St Julius. Therefore the Arians were causing trouble to say the least. Julius was elected after suffering in exile under the rein of the Arianizing policy,
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