Saint Felice of Nicosia, also known as Felice Amoroso of Nicosia or Filippo Giacomo Amoroso, was born on 5 November 1715 in Nicosia, Italy. He was the son of a shoemaker and learned his father's trade at a young age. Felice was known for his piety and hard work even as a youth. At the age of 19, Felice attempted to enter a Capuchin convent but was turned away. Undeterred, he persisted and...

Saint Joseph Marello (December 26, 1844 - May 30, 1895) was the son of Vincenzo and Anna Maria Marello. Joseph's mother died when he was very young, and the family moved from Turin to San Martino Alfieri, Italy. Joseph entered the seminary at age 12. At age 19 he contracted typhus and promised Our Lady that if he survived, he would continue his studies to be ordained. He recovered,...

Born in Austria, Julia was born into a privileged family, the daughter of a Polish count and a Swiss noblewoman. She was one of five children born into the family.  Her elder sister, Blessed Maria Teresa Ledóchowska, founded the Missionary Sisters of Saint Peter Claver and is affectionately known as the “Mother of Africa.” Julia’s uncle, the Cardinal Mieczyslaw...

Saint Ubaldesca Taccini, also known simply as Ubaldesca, was an Italian nun who dedicated her life to the care of the poor and the sick. Born in Calcinaia, Pisa, Italy in 1136, she was the only child of a poor but pious family. From a young age, Ubaldesca felt a deep calling to religious life and to serve those less fortunate than herself. At the age of 15, Ubaldesca joined the Order of Saint...

Saint Pere Sans Jordà, also known as Pedro Sanz or Peter Sanz, was born on 3 September 1680 in Ascó, Tarragona, Spain. He displayed great piety and a strong desire to serve God from a young age. In pursuit of his calling, he joined the Dominican Order in 1697. After years of diligent study and preparation, Pere Sans Jordà was ordained as a priest on 24 September 1704. He quickly proved himself...