St. Julie Billiart - April 8th Mary Rose Julie Billiart was a strong, young girl of Belgium. In fact, when she was just seven, she used to e...

Blessed Herman Joseph - April 7th Herman’s parents were very poor people who lived in Germany. Because he was so poor, little Herman did not...

St. William the Abbot - April 6th William was a young boy of Paris who was taught by his good uncle, the Abbot Hugo. When it was time for hi...

St. Vincent Ferrer - Patron of Builders - April 5th A most wonderful Christian hero of Spain was St. Vincent Ferrer. He had a special devoti...

St. Benedict the Moor - Patron of Missions - April 4th St. Benedict’s forefathers were brought in chains from Africa to Sicily. His parent...

St. Richard of Chichester - April 3rd St. Richard was born in England. He and his brother were left orphans when Richard was very young. His...

St. Francis of Paola - Patron of Seamen - April 2nd St. Francis was born in the tiny village of Paola in Italy. His parents were poor but ve...

St. Hugh of Grenoble - April 1st St. Hugh was born in France. He grew to be tall and handsome, gentle courteous, but very shy. Although he a...

Blessed Amadeus - March 31st Amadeus was a Duke of the region called Savoy in Italy. He grew up in a palace where many people were leading w...

St. John Climacus - March 30th St. John was an intelligent teenager who did very well in school. He could have become a famous teacher, but ...