Edmund Ignatius Rice, (1 June 1762 – 29 August 1844), was a Catholic missionary and educationalist. He was the founder of two religious institutes of religious brothers: the Congregation of Christian Brothers and the Presentation Brothers. Rice was born in Ireland at a time when Catholics faced oppression under Penal Laws enforced by the British authorities, though reforms began in 1778...

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith, also known as Brian Arrowsmith, Edmund Bradshaw, and Edmund Rigby, was born in 1585 in Haydock, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Robert Arrowsmith, a farmer, and Margery Gerard Arrowsmith. Raised in a devout Catholic family, Saint Edmund's parents rebelled against attending Protestant services and often harbored Catholic priests in their home. As a result of...

Saint Baculus of Sorrento, also known as Bacolo or Baccolo, was born into a noble family and initially lived a life dedicated to worldly pursuits. However, he felt a calling to devote his life to study and prayer and made the courageous decision to leave behind the comforts of his noble background. Baculus's unwavering commitment to spiritual growth led him to study theology and deepened...

Melchizedek the Patriarch, also known as Melchisedech, is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament. His biography is shrouded in mystery, and there is limited information available about his life. Nevertheless, his significance and role in religious history have made him a subject of great fascination and debate. Melchizedek's name appears in the book of Genesis, specifically in...

Saint Joseph Calasanz, also known as Joseph Calasanctius, Joseph of Our Lady, Joseph Calsanza, and José de Calasanz, was born on September 11, 1556, in his family's castle in Peralta, Barbastro, Aragon, Spain. He was the youngest of five children born to Don Pedro Calasanz and Donna Maria Gastonia. Sadly, his mother and one of his brothers passed away while he was still in school. Despite...