Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, also known as Eulalie Durocher, was born on 6 October 1811 in Saint Antoine-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada. She was the tenth of eleven children in her family. From a young age, Eulalie felt a profound calling to the religious life, but due to her frail health, she was initially unable to pursue this vocation. Instead, Eulalie dedicated herself to serving God in...

Saint Anna Schaeffer, also known as Anna, was born on 18 February 1882 in Mindelstetten, Bavaria, Germany. She hailed from a poor family, with her father working as a carpenter. Despite her limited means, Anna aspired to a religious vocation and had hopes of joining a religious order. However, her path took a different turn when her father passed away, leaving her as the sole provider for her...

October 2nd is the Feast of the Guardian Angels. Although Guardian Angels have been venerated since the early days of the Church, it wasn’t until the 17th century that Pope Clement X extended their feast day to the Universal Church. Although not a dogmatic article of the faith, it is a firmly established Catholic belief that each individual human being has their own Guardian Angel...

St. Bavo of Ghent (also known as Bavon, Allowin, Bavonius, Baaf; AD 622–659) is a Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox saint. He exchanged a dissolute lifestyle for that of a missionary under the guidance of Saint Amand. Bavo was born near Liège, to a Frankish noble family that gave him the name Allowin. A wild young aristocrat of the Brabant area, he contracted a beneficial marriage, and...

Saint Amatus of Nusco, also known as Amato di Nusco, was born around the year 1003 in Nusco, Italy, into a wealthy family. He dedicated his life to serving the Church and became the first bishop of Nusco in 1048. Being a man of deep faith, Saint Amatus was known for his commitment to the restoration and construction of churches. He understood the importance of providing holy spaces for the...