Gianna Beretta Molla was an Italian pediatrician, wife, and mother. She understood the rigors of balancing work and family. In 1962, Gianna died from complications of a risky surgery that saved the life of her unborn baby.
Feast Day: April 28
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Gianna Beretta Molla was an Italian pediatrician, wife, and mother. She understood the rigors of balancing work and family. In 1962, Gianna died from complications of a risky surgery that saved the life of her unborn baby.
Feast Day: April 28
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Joseph is a quiet hero, the man God trusted to be Mary’s husband and Jesus’ foster-father. Joseph showed deep faith during Mary’s pregnancy, great courage in leading his family into Egypt, and fatherly wisdom while teaching his son how to work and pray. A carpenter by trade, Joseph is the patron saint of workers. He died with Mary and Jesus by his side, and is invoked for a happy death.
Feast Day: March 19
Patronage: A Happy Death, Carpenters, Fathers, Men, Workers
George was a Christian soldier in the Roman army known for his faith and courage. Legend has it that he even slayed a man-eating dragon!
Feast Day: April 23
As a young man, Benedict fled Rome to become a monk. Many others followed him, and he developed the Rule of Saint Benedict to give them a balanced approach to a life of prayer and work. His holiness led to many miracles. One day, when a jealous man gave him poisoned bread, a raven flew away with the loaf! Saint Benedict’s greatest contribution to history – monastic life as we know it – changed the world forever.
Feast Day: July 11
Patronage: Europe, Monks, Poison Victims, Students
Nicholas, a generous 3rd-century bishop, came from a wealthy family. Legend has it that Nicholas would toss bags of gold through the windows of families who needed money to secure good marriages for their daughters. Over time, a gift-giving tradition grew around Saint Nicholas. In fact, every Christmas we all invite him to celebrate with us, but his name sounds a little different – you know him as Santa Claus!
Feast Day: December 6
Patronage: Children, Christmas, Marriage-Seeking, Sailors, Travelers
We know Saint Michael first from Scripture: “Then war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels battled against the dragon.” (Revelation 12:7) Michael, whose name means “Who is like God?” was beloved by the Jewish faithful long before the days of Christ. Today, he is chief protector of the Christian faith. For his strength, courage, and mission to protect, Michael is the patron of the military and police officers.
Feast Day: September 29
Patronage: Grocers, Military, Police Officers
