A teacher of great repute, Bede is the only English Doctor of the Church. Born in the north of England in about 673, he was sent to a Benedictine monastery at the age of 7 and was educated in a neighbouring monastery, where he remained for the rest of his...

Born in 1197. Died April 3, 1253.  Canonized in 1262. Richard was bishop; a well renowned educator, a great disciplinarian in the life of the Church. He fearlessly fought corruption and vices of the contemporary Church. He was a great crusader for Christ irregardless of many persecutions from civil authorities....