Catholic Saints

Saint John Leonardi

Franciscan Media October 8

Saint John Leonardi was a priest and founder of the Clerks Regular of the Mother of God. He also formed the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. Father Leonardi and his priests became a great power for good in 16th century Italy.

Our Lady of the Rosary

Franciscan Media October 7

The rosary is a truly Catholic devotion. It is a form of prayer and meditation in honor of Mary and celebrates the mysteries of Jesus' and Mary’s lives. It has been called a miniature catechism highlighting the key events of ...

Saint Bruno

Franciscan Media October 6

Today we celebrate a saint who was never canonized and who wanted to live in solitude and prayer. Saint Bruno was a Carthusian monk who took great steps to find a quiet place to live in spite of being asked ...

Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska

Franciscan Media October 5

A sister of Our Lady of Mercy, Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska was blessed with unique messages from Christ concerning his mercy and forgiveness. These messages came at a time when many people viewed God as a strict judge.

St. Francis of Assisi: The Ultimate Disciple

Murray Bodo, OFM October 4, 2022

In poverty, Francis of Assisi found the greatest of riches.

Saint Francis of Assisi

Franciscan Media October 4

Saint Francis of Assisi: founder of the Franciscan family, Patron Saint of ecology, inspiration to thousands, claimed by people of all faiths as well as by those with no particular faith, a truly “catholic and apostolic man.” Though born in ...