Articles

March 1: At St. David's death, it is said that St. Kentigern saw his soul being borne to Heaven by the angels. He was canonized in 1120 by Pope Callistus II.

March 10: Originally raised a Calvinist, Saint John Ogilvie converted to Catholicism, became a Jesuit, joined a perilous mission into Scotland, and was eventually martyred by Calvinists.

March 2: Although St. Chad was bishop two and a half years, his virtues left so deep an impression in the country that thirty-one churches were dedicated to his honor.

March 11: Saint Aengus, called “God’s Vassal” was of the royal house of Ulster, and was born around the middle of the seventh century. As a young man he entered the Monastery of Clonenagh.

March 3: Saint Katharine Drexel was the daughter of a wealthy banker who gave up her inheritance to serve God as a missionary religious.

March 4: Saint Casimir was the son of King Casimir IV of Poland. He was known for his intelligence, capacity, wisdom and charm.

March 12: Saint Theophanes was induced to marry early, but convinced his wife to lead a life of virginity. Later on they separated by mutual consent, and both embraced monastic life.

March 13: At age seven, feeling drawn to religious life, Saint Euphrasia begged to be allowed to join the religious. At age 30 she was favored with the gift of miracles before her death.

March 14: As a young boy, Lubin had an aptitude for learning and applied to a monastery where he was employed in menial tasks. He eventually became a monk, and later a priest and bishop.