Robustly Catholic Culture

Catherine of Siena was born in Siena, Italy, on March 25, 1347, during a time when the bubonic plague was in Europe. She came from a large family, but sadly, many of her siblings did not survive infancy. Despite the hardships, Catherine grew up deeply devoted to her faith.

Saint Bernadette Soubirous, also known simply as Bernadette, was a remarkable young girl from France whose life was touched by extraordinary visions and divine encounters. Born on January 7, 1844, in the small town of Lourdes, Bernadette’s story continues to captivate hearts around the world.

St. Gemma Galgani was a young girl with a heart close to and very similar to our Lord’s. She didn’t live for attention, but rather to glorify God as a kind and gentle servant!

St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, the patron saint of teachers, is well known for the way that he dedicated his life to educating children who usually would not have the means to afford an education.  His mission and vision for education have had a lasting impact on the Catholic Church and the world since his death in 1719.  The order that he founded called the “Brothers of the Christian Schools” are still actively serving and educating young minds across the globe to this day.

Since the beginning of mankind, Archangels have played a crucial role in salvation history. They’ve appeared as fearsome warriors fighting the devil, been companions on a traveler’s journey, and messengers of the good news of salvation! The number of Archangels is not known to us but there are three Archangels that we know from Sacred Scripture: Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel. Today we celebrate St. Gabriel the Archangel! He is the patron saint of messengers, communication workers, diplomats, and postal workers.