Saints

They walked before us. They are walking with us still.

APOSTOLIC AGE

Mary, Mother of God

First century Mother, Model of Discipleship feast: 01-01

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Mary Magdalene

First century Disciple, Apostle, Witness feast: 07-22

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Paul the Apostle

First century Apostle, Missionary, Martyr, Theologian feast: 06-29

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Peter the Apostle

First century Apostle, First Pope, Martyr feast: 06-29

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PATRISTIC ERA

Augustine of Hippo

4th–5th century Bishop, theologian, convert feast: 08-28

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MEDIEVAL

Benedict of Nursia

6th century Abbot, Founder, Monk feast: 07-11

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Francis of Assisi

13th century Founder, Friar, Mystic, Deacon feast: 10-04

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Thomas Aquinas

13th century Dominican Friar, Theologian, Doctor of the Church feast: 01-28

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MODERN ERA

Thérèse of Lisieux

19th century Carmelite, mystic, Doctor of the Church feast: 10-01

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Maximilian Kolbe

20th century Franciscan, Priest, Missionary, Martyr, Publisher feast: 08-14

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Mother Teresa

20th century Founder of Missionaries of Charity, Apostle to the Poorest, Servant of the Dying feast: 09-05

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Padre Pio

20th century Capuchin Friar, Mystic, Confessor feast: 09-23

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