Today’s Saint

Franciscan Media,  Jun 23, 2020 Saint John Fisher’s Story – (1469 – June 22, 1535) John Fisher is usually associated with Erasmus, Thomas More, and other Renaissance […]

Franciscan Media - Justin never ended his quest for religious truth even when he converted to Christianity after years of studying various pagan philosophies... As a young man, he was principally attracted to the school of Plato. However, he found that the Christian religion answered the great questions about life and existence better than the philosophers.

Franciscan Media - The legacy of Madeleine Sophie Barat can be found in the more than 100 schools operated by her Society of the Sacred Heart, institutions known for the quality of the education made available to the young.

Venerable Pierre Toussaint’s Story - Born in modern-day Haiti and brought to New York City as a slave, Pierre died a free man, a renowned hairdresser, and one of New York City’s most well-known Catholics... Plantation owner Pierre Bérard made Toussaint a house slave and allowed his grandmother to teach her grandson how to read and write. ..