Catholic Apostolate Center Blog Posts on Saints
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St. Albert the Great
Powerhouse Saints This November
St. Alberto Hurtado
New Content on the Saint Website This August
St. Aloysius Gonzaga
From Servants to Servitude—Aloysius Gonzaga
St. Alphonsus Liguori
Experiencing the Lives of the Saints this August
St. André Bessette
Starting the New Year with the Saints
St. Andrew
St. Andrew: What We Can Learn From The "Hidden Apostle" In Evangelization
St. Angela Merici
Starting the New Year with the Saints
Annunciation of the Lord
To Do as Mary Did
The Annunciation of Mary
The Annunciation: A Collaboration Between Mary and God
St. Anselm
"Faith Seeking Understanding"
St. Anthony, Abbot
St. Anthony of Egypt and the Importance of Our Witness to Faith in a Secular World
Starting the New Year with the Saints
St. Anthony of Padua
Coming Round to St. Anthony
St. Anthony, Pray for Us
Assumption of Mary
Imitating Mary: The Solemnity of the Assumption
Trusting in God: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Gift of Her Assumption
St. Augustine
Experiencing the Lives of the Saints this August
Converting Like Augustine
Lessons from St. Augustine
A Canticle of Love
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St. Barnabas
St. Barnabas: Advocate and Companion of St. Paul
St. Bartholomew
Learning to Trust God Through St. Bartholomew's Example
St. Benedict
Walking With the Saints This July
Reflections on St. Benedict
Feast of St. Benedict
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Experiencing the Lives of the Saints this August
Your Own Valley of Light: Following St. Bernard of Clairvaux
St. Blaise
The 14 Holy Helpers: Turning to the Saints During the Coronavirus
St. Bonaventure
Walking With the Saints This July
St. Bridget of Sweden
Walking With the Saints This July
Saint Bridget of Sweden
St. Brigid of Ireland
Keeping the Flame: St. Brigid of Kildare
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St. Cajetan
Experiencing the Lives of the Saints this August
St. Callistus I
October Saints: Using Our Gifts for the Church
St. Camillus de Lellis
Walking With the Saints This July
St. Camillus de Lellis: From Soldier to Servant
Bl. Carlo Acutis
The Witness of Young Saints and Their Importance to Young People
October Saints: Using Our Gifts for the Church
St. Catherine of Alexandria
Powerhouse Saints This November
The 14 Holy Helpers: Turning to the Saints During the Coronavirus
St. Catherine of Siena
Let His Mercy Be Known...
Woman for the Church: St. Catherine of Siena
Reflections on St. Catherine of Siena
St. Cecilia
Powerhouse Saints This November
Chair of St. Peter
Commemorating the Papacy on the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter
St. Clare
Holy Friendship
Experiencing the Lives of the Saints this August
Women of Faith
Monastery of St. Clare: My Sisters, Our Sisters
Pope St. Clement I
Powerhouse Saints This November
St. Clement Mary Hofbauer
Reflecting on Some Lesser-Known Saints
St. Columban
Powerhouse Saints This November
Conversion of St. Paul
Living Sickness in the Presence of God
Constant Conversion
Sts. Cosmas and Damian
Finding Healing and Growth Through the Saints This September
The Living Generosity of Sts. Cosmas and Damian
St. Cyril of Alexandria
Learning from the Early Church Fathers for Our World Today
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Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
St. Denis
October Saints: Using Our Gifts for the Church
The 14 Holy Helpers: Turning to the Saints During the Coronavirus
St. Dominic
To Praise, To Bless, To Preach
Experiencing the Lives of the Saints this August
St. Dominic de Guzman: Deepening Our Understanding of Faith
St. Dominic’s Book of Charity
St. Dymphna
The Beauty of the Communion of Saints
Saint Dymphna: Model of True Freedom
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Bl. Elisabetta Sanna
A Love for Christ: The Blessed Elisabetta Sanna
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Will of God
First American Saint
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Powerhouse Saints This November
Epiphany of the Lord
Look Up, Set Out, and Give
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St. Faustina
St. Faustina and the Catholic Heritage of Poland
Bl. Fra Angelico
February: New Content to Our Feast Day Site
St. Frances of Rome
The Pride of a Name: St. Frances of Rome
Bl. Francesco Faà di Bruno
Reflecting on Some Lesser-Known Saints
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis and the Energy of Creation
October Saints: Using Our Gifts for the Church
"Preach the Gospel at all times; use words when necessary."
Francis of Assisi and Ignatius of Loyola?
St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales: The Doctor of Divine Love
Summer Reading - Catholic Style
Encountering God in the Ordinary
Everything I Ever Learned, I Learned from Francis de Sales (and his friends)
St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier
Bl. Frédéric Janssoone
New Content on the Saint Website This August
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St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
February: New Content to Our Feast Day Site
St. George
The 14 Holy Helpers: Turning to the Saints During the Coronavirus
St. George: What Tales Teach us about Courage
St. Gertrude the Great
Powerhouse Saints This November
St. Gianna Molla
Following God’s Will with the Saints this April
St. Giles
Finding Healing and Growth Through the Saints This September
The 14 Holy Helpers: Turning to the Saints During the Coronavirus
Guardian Angels
Angel of God, my Guardian Dear
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Holy Family
Faithfulness Like the Holy Family
Christmas Reflection on the Family
Holy Innocents
Feast of the Holy Innocents
Holy Name of Jesus
The Holy Name of Jesus
Holy Name of Mary
The Power of a Name
The Most Holy Name of Mary
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St. Ignatius of Antioch
October Saints: Using Our Gifts for the Church
“Wherever Jesus Christ is…”
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Everything Is Yours
Walking With the Saints This July
St. Ignatius, a Man for Others
Francis of Assisi and Ignatius of Loyola?
Immaculate Conception
Celebrating the Immaculate Conception this Advent
Same Lady, Different Dress
True Freedom
St. Irenaeus
Learning from the Early Church Fathers for Our World Today
St. Isidore of Seville
Following God’s Will with the Saints this April
St. Isidore the Farmer
Seeking Inspiration from the Saints this May to Prepare for Pentecost
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St. James the Greater
Walking With the Saints This July
Learning Humility from St. James the Apostle
St. Jane Frances de Chantal
Holy Friendship
Experiencing the Lives of the Saints this August
St. Januarius
Everyday Martyrs
St. Jerome Emiliani
Celebrating the Saints this February
Sts. Joachim and Anne
Saints Joachim and Anne
Walking With the Saints This July
A Family of Faith
Saints Anne & Joachim
St. Joan of Arc
Women of Faith
St. John the Apostle
Becoming the Beloved
St. John Baptist de la Salle
Following God’s Will with the Saints this April
Teachers are Ambassadors for Christ
St. John Bosco
St. John Bosco and the Power of Receptivity
Hope and Joy in the Young Church
The Faith of St. John Bosco
Sts. John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues
October Saints: Using Our Gifts for the Church
St. John Eudes
Ordinary Holiness: Learning from the Example of St. John Eudes
Experiencing the Lives of the Saints this August
St. John of God
St. John of God: Patron of the Heart
St. John Neumann
Continuing Catholic Education
St. John Paul II
October Saints: Using Our Gifts for the Church
Two Pope Saints
Devotions to the Saints
St. John Vianney
The Art of Listening
St. John XXIII
October Saints: Using Our Gifts for the Church
Two Roman Saints
Two Pope Saints
Devotions to the Saints
St. Josaphat
St. Josaphat: Model of Charitable Evangelization and Promoter of Christian Unity
The Gift of Unity
The Feast of St. Josaphat
St. Jose Sanchez del Rio
The Witness of Young Saints and Their Importance to Young People
Celebrating the Saints this February
St. Joseph
St. Joseph's Noble Example
St. Joseph: A Man for the Ages
The Tenderness of St. Joseph
St. Joseph: Model of Protection
The Quiet Strength of St. Joseph
Adoption Revisited
Ite ad Joseph*
Believe and Obey
St. Joseph and Resignation to the Will of God
St. Joseph of Arimathea
New Content on the Saint Website This August
St. Joseph Calasanz
New Content on the Saint Website This August
St. Josephine Bakhita
Celebrating the Saints this February
St. Justin Martyr
St. Justin Martyr’s Lessons in Christianity
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St. Kateri Tekakwitha
St. Kateri Tekakwitha: Lily of the Mohawks
Women of Faith
St. Katharine Drexel
Three Role Model Saints this March
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St. Lawrence
Experiencing the Lives of the Saints this August
St. Lazarus Zographos
February: New Content to Our Feast Day Site
St. Leo the Great
Powerhouse Saints This November
St. Louis of France
Experiencing the Lives of the Saints this August
St. Louis de Montfort
Following God’s Will with the Saints this April
Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin
Saints Louis and Zelie: Helping Your Spouse Get to Heaven
Walking With the Saints This July
Bl. Louis-Zéphirin Moreau
The Beauty of the Communion of Saints
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St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
The Transformative Power of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Evangelization
St. Margaret of Scotland
Powerhouse Saints This November
St. Maria Goretti
Women of Faith
Bl. Maria Romero Meneses
Three Modern Blesseds Who Can Inspire Us This July
Walking With the Saints This July
St. Marianne Cope
Starting the New Year with the Saints
Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus
Learning from St. Martha’s Example
St. Mary MacKillop
New Content on the Saint Website This August
St. Mary Magdalene
Reflections on St. Mary Magdalene
Mary, Mother of God
Mary, the Mother of God, a Mother for Us!
Mary, Mother of God
Mary, Queen of Apostles
Going Forth to Participate in Christ's Mission
St. Matthias
Saint Matthias: The Additional Apostle
St. Maximilian Kolbe
Saints are Alive Through Catholic Media
Experiencing the Lives of the Saints this August
Heroic Love: St. Maximilian Kolbe
Different Shapes of Mercy
Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
Archangels, Names, and Mission
Heavenly Help
Heavenly Defense
Bl. Miguel Agustin Pro
Powerhouse Saints This November
St. Monica
Turning to St. Monica During COVID-19
St. Monica and the Power of Intercessory Prayer
Motherhood and St. Monica
Feast Day of Saint Monica: When Persistence Pays Off
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Nativity of St. John the Baptist
A Tumbled Faith
St. Nicholas of Tolentino
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine
St. Norbert
St. Norbert (1080 –1134): A Eucharistic Life
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St. Oscar Romero
Three Role Model Saints this March
The Ordinary Mission of Extraordinary Saints: Pope Paul VI and Oscar Romero
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Journeying with the Pregnant Mary
Following the Example of Mary
Our Lady of Guadalupe in Time of Distress
Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Rosary
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of the Rosary
Our Lady of the Rosary
Our Lady of Sorrows
Ave Crux Spes Unica
Finding Healing and Growth Through the Saints This September
Our Lady of Sorrows and Suffering Well
Comforting Our Sorrowful Mother
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St. Padre Pio
Finding Healing and Growth Through the Saints This September
St. Paschal Baylón
The Beauty of the Communion of Saints
Passion of St. John the Baptist
The Doubting of John the Baptist
Baptism: From Life to Death
St. Patrick
Driving Out the Demons
Who Was Saint Patrick, Apostle of Ireland?
St. Paul VI
Seeking Inspiration from the Saints this May to Prepare for Pentecost
The Ordinary Mission of Extraordinary Saints: Pope Paul VI and Oscar Romero
Sts. Perpetua and Felicity
Learning About St. Perpetua and St. Felicity
Song of the Martyrs
St. Peter Chanel
Following God’s Will with the Saints this April
St. Peter Damian
Celebrating the Saints this February
St. Peter Julian Eymard
Experiencing the Lives of the Saints this August
Sts. Peter and Paul
Saints Peter and Paul: You Are More Than Your Relationship Status
Learning from the Early Church Fathers for Our World Today
The New Roman Twins
Pillars of Mercy
St. Philip Neri
St. Philip Neri: Patron Saint of JOY!
St. Philip Neri: A Saint for Our Time
Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati
Summer Reading - Catholic Style
Walking With the Saints This July
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: A Joyful Witness to the Gospel
Climbing to the Heights with Pier Giorgio Frassati
Presentation of Mary
He’s Always Been Faithful: A Reflection on The Presentation of Mary
The Presentation of the Blessed Mother
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St. Rafqa
Reflecting on Some Lesser-Known Saints
St. Raymond of Penyafort
Starting the New Year with the Saints
Bl. Richard Henkes
Celebrating the Saints this February
Blessed Richard Henkes: Living Witness Unto Death
Father Richard Henkes, S.A.C.: Bringing the Gospel to Life
St. Rita of Cascia
Seeking Inspiration from the Saints this May to Prepare for Pentecost
St. Rose of Lima
Experiencing the Lives of the Saints this August
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Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Transformative Power of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Evangelization
The Sacred Heart of Jesus: Image of God’s Infinite Love
Bl. Sandra Sabattini
The Beauty of the Communion of Saints
St. Scholastica
Celebrating the Saints this February
Sts. Simon and Jude
Chosen to be the Saint that You Can Be
October Saints: Using Our Gifts for the Church
Sts. Simon and Jude Role Models of Faith
A Dwelling Place
Bl. Solanus Casey
Blessed Solanus Casey: A Modern Model of Humble Holiness
Three Modern Blesseds Who Can Inspire Us This July
Walking With the Saints This July
Bl. Stanley Rother
Three Modern Blesseds Who Can Inspire Us This July
Walking With the Saints This July
St. Stephen of Hungary
Experiencing the Lives of the Saints this August
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St. Teresa of Avila
A Good Sense of Humor According to Teresa of Avila
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Experiencing the Lives of the Saints this August
St. Teresa of Calcutta
Finding Healing and Growth Through the Saints This September
All for Jesus: Lessons from St. Teresa of Calcutta
Small Things with Great Love
Meeting One Another With a Smile
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
The Witness of Young Saints and Their Importance to Young People
St. Therese and the Power of Intercession
Journeying Through Lent with St. Thérèse of Lisieux
October Saints: Using Our Gifts for the Church
The Fierceness of a Child
Women of Faith
St. Thomas, Apostle
Rekindle in our Hearts
What Doubting Thomas Can Teach Us About Discipleship
Doubting Thomas
"And Let Us Also Go"
St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Thomas Aquinas: Student of Jesus
St. Thomas More
A Man for All Seasons
Transfiguration of Jesus
Lenten Transfiguration
St. Turibius of Mogrovejo
Three Role Model Saints this March
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St. Vincent Ferrer
Following God’s Will with the Saints this April
St. Vincent Pallotti
St. Vincent Pallotti, Model for College Ministry
Rooted in the Charism of St. Vincent Pallotti
St. Vincent Pallotti and the Cholera Epidemic in Rome
Seeking God in All Things: Celebrating the Birthday of St. Vincent Pallotti
St. Vincent Pallotti: Visionary of a Co-Responsible Church
My Friend, St. Vincent Pallotti
St. Vincent Pallotti: Apostle of Faith and Charity
St. Vincent Pallotti and the Vocational Journey
Celebrating 200 Years of the Pallottine Way
St. Vincent Pallotti: A Life of Action
Preparing for the Feast of St. Vincent Pallotti
Pallottine Spirituality in Ministry
And more here
St. Vincent de Paul
Finding Healing and Growth Through the Saints This September
Seeing the Face of Christ in Others – Learning from St. Vincent de Paul
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Revisiting the Visitation: A Guide to Advent
The Visitation: A Model for Walking with Women
The Feast of the Visitation: An Invitation to Remember Those With Us