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Stained Glass windows Saint Robert Bellarmine
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Saint Robert Bellarmine

Saint Robert Bellarmine was ordained in 1570 during a period when the study of theology was in a weakened state. He dedicated his time and energy to the study of Church history, the Fathers of the Church, and to Scripture, in order to organize Church teaching to face the attacks of the Protestant Reformers.

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Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Mother Teresa was born in Albania, but is known for her work in India. A member of the Sisters of Loreto, she felt a call to live among the poor. While working with the poorest of the poor in India, ...
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Painting of Saint Rose of Viterbo

Saint Rose of Viterbo

Saint Rose achieved sainthood in only 18 years of life. She had shown a great desire for prayer early in life, and joined the Secular Franciscans at the age of 10. Rose preached in the streets and was very generous ...
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Saint Gregory the Great

Saint Gregory the Great

Gregory, called "the Great," became pope at the age of 50. In his new role, he had much to do both within and outside the Church. Known for his reform of the liturgy, he is credited as the author of ...
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Blessed John Francis Burté and Companions

Blessed John Francis Burté and Companions

Victims of the French Revolution, these blesseds witnessed to their faith by refusing to take a civil oath which amounted to a denial of their faith. On a single day in Paris, 185 priests and religious were martyred.
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Saint Giles Painting

Saint Giles

One of the 14 Holy Helpers of Germany, Saint Giles was a popular saint in Germany, England, and elsewhere. While we know little about him, his wide popularity attests to his holiness.
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Saints Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus

Saints Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus

We know little about Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus except what we find in scripture. We do know that they were Jewish men of some standing who were not afraid to express their respect for Jesus.
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