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Colin Brazier
Saint of the week
The 20-year-old beheaded after being denounced by her fiancée
December 13, 2013
St Lucy (December 13), a martyr of the Diocletian persecution, was one of the most well-known saints in early modern England
The Jesuit priest who dedicated his life to helping slaves
September 08, 2013
St Peter Claver (September 8) was known as 'the key' for his work unlocking the souls of slaves
The bishop who converted East Anglia
March 08, 2013
St Felix (March 8) reaped a 'rich harvest of believers', according to Bede
The saint who would interrupt Mass with a public confession of her wickedness
February 22, 2013
St Margaret of Cortona (February 22) lived as a mistress to a nobleman for nine years
The hermit who informed an English king that he would soon die
February 21, 2013
St Wulfric’s (February 20) reputation for prophecy and miracles earned him visits from royalty
The former child slave who served as a Sister for 50 years
February 08, 2013
St Josephine Bakhita (February 8) said if she met her torturers she would kiss their hands for helping her to find Christ
The hermit who lived with snakes
February 01, 2013
St Verdiana (February 1) gave away all her uncle's beans to the poor
The priest who turned a dilapidated old pub into a seminary amid persecution from Bismarck
January 15, 2013
St Arnold Janssen (January 15) has inspired thousands of missionaries
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