St. John Bosco (1815-1888). Born at Castelnuovo in Turin, he had a poverty-ridden childhood, but was eventually ordained to the priesthood. He founded religious Congregations which still exist today for the formation of young people, and also wrote short works in defence of the faith.
St John of God (1495-1550). He retired from life as a soldier and devoted the rest of his life to good works, especially to looking after the sick. He founded a hospital at Granada in Spain and set up the Order of Hospitallers of Saint John of God, an order still extant today. Outstanding in […]
Frances of Rome (1384-1440). Born in Rome, she married very young and had three children. Gave her goods to the poor and tended the sick. Founded the Congregation of Oblates to follow the Rule of St. Benedict.
10th March 2015, Scotland celebrates the 400th anniversary of the Martyrdom of St. John Ogilvie, who was hanged at Glasgow Cross for celebrating Mass during a time when Catholicism was outlawed by the state.
