St. Landericus was a good imitator of his master Lord Jesus in loving and caring for the poor and the lowly. He worked so hard to provide food and shelter for the poor of his Diocese He built the first hospital in the city which he dedicated to Saint Christopher....
Born: 457 in France Died: Between 551 and 561 This saintly pastor of the God had an outstanding option for the poor. He was an eloquent preacher and an exemplar of the faith. He experienced several persecutions but bore them silently and patiently. He was also a counselor of both...
Louis-Zéphirin Moreau was born in Béancour, Quebec in 1824. The fifth of 13 children, Louis-Zéphirin was educated in the seminary but was initially rejected for the priesthood because of his frail health. His desire was strong, however and his persistence resulted in his ordination in 1846. He soon became secretary...
Charles Joseph Eugène de Mazenod was born in France in 1782. Ordained in 1811, his religious experience led him to minister to the poor and the young. Interested in popular missions, Eugène founded a missionary institute of priests and lay brothers in 1826, the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, whose particular...
François de Montmorency Laval (1623-1708) was the first Bishop of Quebec City. Born in France to a noble family, he was educated by the Jesuits and ordained in 1647. Despite controversy, he was made bishop in 1658 and arrived in New France the following year. In 1663, he founded the...
Born: 960 in Bavaria Died: 1038 Saint Gothard as a promising young man had worn the attention of archbishop Fredrick of Salzburg who after his education ordained him a priest. That notwithstanding, he desired a more austere life and in 990 when Benedictine Rule was restored, he received the monastic...
Bishop and Doctor of the Church Born: about 296 at Alexandria. Died: MAY 2, 373 Saint Athanasius was popularly known as the “the Great Champion of faith.” He inherited this faith from his Christian parents. He has his mentor bishop Alexander from his native city. He made a constant progress in...
Born: 482 AD Died: 565 AD Saint Paternus was the first 5th Century Saint. He was a hermit in Wales as well as a Founder of a Monastery in Paternus who later became its bishop. He was a renowned preacher and has a great passion for the poor. He added...
Born: In Italy Died: April 10, 1029 Goodness begets goodness. This saintly bishop as a young studious and humble man won the admiration of one his teachers who later became a pope Sylvester 11. The Pope entrusted him with a position in Rome. On his return to France the bishop of...
BORN…in Spain. DIED…636 Saint Isidore of Seville had two brothers who were bishops and a sister who were all saints. One can quickly notice, that, he came from a very devout and pious family. From his youthful age he dedicated himself to the service of the church and prepared himself...
