Saint Adolphus of Osnabrück, also known as Adolphus of Tecklenburg, Adolf of..., Adolfo of..., Adolph of..., and Almoner of the Poor, was a renowned Catholic saint, Count of Tecklenburg in Westphalia. Born in 1185 in Westphalia, Germany, he dedicated his life to serving God and those in need. Originally a priest and Canon of Cologne, Germany, Saint Adolphus resigned his position to embrace a...

Saint Mary, also known as the Mother of Saint Mark the Evangelist, is a figure intimately connected to the early Christian community. Although limited information is available about her life outside of her association with her son, her important role as a devout follower of Christ cannot be understated. According to the biblical account, Saint Mary was mentioned in Acts 12:12 when a meeting of...

Saint Vincentia Gerosa, also known as Catherine Gerosa or Vincenza Gerosa, was born in 1784 in Lovere, Bergamo, Italy. She was orphaned at a young age and faced many challenges growing up. Despite these difficulties, Catherine remained steadfast in her faith and developed a deep devotion to caring for the poor. For about 40 years, Catherine dedicated her life as a homemaker and lay woman,...

Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a Byzantine icon that is believed to have its origin sometime during the 13th -15th century.  The image is also known as “Our Lady of Perpetual Succour.” The icon is known for being miraculous; over the centuries countless healings and special graces have been attributed to it, so much so that the image has been honored and venerated by many...

Saint Pelagius of Oviedo, also known as Pelagius of Cordova, Pelagius the Martyr, Paio, Pelagio, or Pelayo, was born around 912 in Asturias, Spain. At the tender age of ten, he found himself caught in the turmoil of conflict between Christians and Moors when he was taken as a hostage for his captured Christian uncle. For three long years, Pelagius lived among the Moors, separated from his...