Saints
Biography of St. Mechtilde of Hackeborn
Learn about St. Mechtilde of Hackeborn, the patron saint against blindness. Her feast day is November 19.
Read the biographies of our featured saints devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Each of these 14 saints are featured in our club meditation books that teach kids the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit, the 7 virtues, and the 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit. Our featured saints are from the 13th century through the 20th century and each were called when they were young to a life in service to God. Their biographies are inspirational and will motivate kids to grow in their faith.
Learn about St. Mechtilde of Hackeborn, the patron saint against blindness. Her feast day is November 19.
Learn about Saint Gertrude the Great, who is the patron saint of the West Indies and of souls in purgatory. Her feast day is November 16.
Learn about Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, who is the patron saint of students and teens. His feast day is June 21.
Learn about St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the patron saint of devotees of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Her feast day is October 16.
Learn about Saint Veronica Giuliani, who is the patron saint of preachers. Her feast day is July 9.
Learn about Saint Louis de Montfort, who is the patron saint of photographers and laundry workers. His feast day is April 28.
Learn about Saint Alphonsus Liguori, who is the patron saint of arthritis, confessors, and vocations. His feast day is August 1.
Learn about Saint Peter Julian Eymard, who is the apostle of Eucharistic revival for every age. His feast day is August 2.
Learn about Saint John Bosco, the patron saint of Catholic publishers and youth. His feast day is January 31.
Learn about Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini is the patron saint of immigrants. Mother Cabrini’s feast day is November 13.
Learn about Blessed Concepción Cabrera de Armida, who is the patroness of wives and mothers. Her feast day is March 3.
Learn about Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, who is the patron saint of missions and florists. Her feast day is October 1.
Learn about Saint Maximilian Kolbe, who is the patron saint of photographers and laundry workers. His feast day is April 28.
Learn about Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, also known as St. Faustina, who is the apostle of Divine Mercy. Her feast day is October 5.