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St. Nicholas of Flue Feast date: Mar 21 Today, the universal church celebrates the feast of St. Nicholas of Flue. During his lifetime, the Swiss saint had 10 children, became a hermit and later prevented a civil war. Nicholas was born in 1417 near the Lake of Lucerne in Switzerland. In addition to his duties as … Read moreSt. Nicholas of Flueon March 21, 2025 at 1:24 am
St. Enda Feast date: Mar 21 On March 21, four days after the feast day of Ireland’s patron Saint Patrick, the Catholic Church honors Saint Enda of Aran, a warrior-turned-monk considered to be one of the founders of Irish monasticism. Born during the fifth century, Enda inherited control of a large territory in present-day Northern … Read moreSt. Endaon March 21, 2025 at 1:24 am
St. Herbert Feast date: Mar 20 Not much is known about the life of St. Herbert, other than he was a Hermit of England and a good friend of St. Cuthbert. Herbert was a priest, and lived as a recluse on an island in Lake Derwentwater, England which later became St. Herbert’s in his honor. Herbert … Read moreSt. Herberton March 20, 2025 at 12:23 am
St. Joseph Feast date: Mar 19 St. Joseph is honored with feast days throughout the Liturgical Year. This feast encourages us to look at Joseph’s role as husband and head of the Holy Family. Most of what we know about the life of St. Joseph comes to us from Scripture and legends that have sprung up regarding … Read moreSt. Josephon March 19, 2025 at 12:23 am
St. Cyril of Jerusalem Feast date: Mar 18 On March 18, the Roman Catholic Church honors St. Cyril of Jerusalem, a fourth-century bishop and Doctor of the Church whose writings are still regarded as masterful expressions of Christian faith. St. Cyril is also remembered for his exhaustive Biblical knowledge, and his endurance in the face … Read moreSt. Cyril of Jerusalemon March 18, 2025 at 1:25 am
St. Patrick of Ireland Feast date: Mar 17 On March 17, Catholics celebrate St. Patrick, the fifth century bishop and patron of Ireland, whose life of holiness set the example for many of the Church’s future saints. St. Patrick is said to have been born around 389 AD in Britain. Captured by Irish raiders when … Read moreSt. Patrick of Irelandon March 17, 2025 at 1:23 am
St. Louise de Marillac Feast date: Mar 15 St. Louise de Marillac was born on August 15, 1591 near the town of Meux, France. Louise received an education from the Dominican convent at Poissy and eventually discerned that she was called to religious life. After consulting her confessor concerning her plans to enter the religious … Read moreSt. Louise de Marillacon March 15, 2025 at 1:24 am
St. Matilda Feast date: Mar 14 Matilda, Queen of Germany and wife of King Henry I was the daughter of Count Dietrich of Westphalia and Reinhild of Denmark. She was born about 895 and was raised by her grandmother, the Abbess of Eufurt convent. Matilda married Henry the Fowler, son of Duke Otto of Saxony, in the … Read moreSt. Matildaon March 14, 2025 at 12:23 am
St. Roderick Feast date: Mar 13 Roderick, also known as Ruderic, was a priest in Cabra, Spain during the persecution of Christians by the Moors. Roderick had two brothers, one was a Muslim and the other was a fallen-away Catholic. One day, he tried to stop an argument between his two brothers. However, his brothers turned on him … Read moreSt. Roderickon March 13, 2025 at 2:23 am
St. Theophanes the Chronicler Feast date: Mar 12 St. Theophanes was born in Samothrace, Greece around the year 759. He was orphaned while still a young child, but was left a large inheritance. At age twelve, Theophanes’ guardian coerced him to marry, however he and his wife vowed themselves to celibacy. They lived together for … Read moreSt. Theophanes the Chronicleron March 12, 2025 at 1:23 am