Saint John Lloyd was born in Powys, Wales, during a tumultuous period for Catholics in England. Educated at the esteemed Royal College of Saint Alban at Valladolid in Spain, he entered the college in 1649, where he received a thorough education in theology and philosophy. Upon completing his studies, John Lloyd took the missionary oath on 16 October 1649, pledging his commitment to return to...

Saint Arbogast of Strasbourg, also known as Arascach, was a revered Catholic saint who lived in the 7th century. While there is little recorded information about his childhood, there are several legends surrounding his early life. Arbogast is said to have lived as a hermit in a cave located in Alsace, France. He was widely known for his holiness and piety, attracting followers and gaining a...

Saint Bernward of Hildesheim, also known as Berward or Bernward, was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the 10th and 11th centuries. Born around 960 in Utrecht, Netherlands, he belonged to a noble Saxon family. Unfortunately, his parents passed away when he was young, leaving him as an orphan. Fortunately, his uncle Volkmar, who was the bishop of Utrecht, took him under his wing...

Saint Peter Crisci of Foligno, also known as Pietrillo, was born in the year 1243 in Foligno, Umbria, Italy. As a young man, Peter led a reckless and sinful life, indulging in worldly pleasures. However, this all changed when tragedy struck his life. Around the age of thirty, both of Peter's parents passed away, leaving him to contemplate the brevity of life and the emptiness of his...

Saint Theodosia of Constantinople, also known as Theodosia he Konstantinoupolitissa or Teodosia, was a nun in Constantinople during the 7th century. She is recognized as a saint and a martyr within the Catholic Church, even though her canonization occurred before the official establishment of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. Born in the 7th century, little is known about Saint...