Mount St. Scholastica

Saint Francis Xavier is the patron saint of Catholic missions, foreign missions, missionaries, and navigators. He is also known as the Apostle of the Indies.

Happy Feast Day of St. Nicholas! Known for his kindness, generosity, and love for children, St. Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, and children. His life was marked by acts of secret giving and care for those in need, making him a beloved figure around the world. Today, as we celebrate his spirit […]

Saint Ambrose was a bishop, educator, and defender of the faith. Saint Ambrose is the patron saint of many things, including bees, beekeepers, candlemakers, Milan, learning, bishops, students, domestic animals, and others.

Today, we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary — a beautiful reminder of God’s pure love and grace. It’s the belief that Mary, from the moment of her conception, was preserved from original sin, making her a perfect vessel to bear Jesus. Mary shows us the power of humility, faith, and the […]

Saint Lucy is the patron saint of the blind, eye problems, and an island in the Caribbean called Saint Lucia. Her name means "light" and she is known as the "saint of light".  Saint Lucy, pray for us!

Saint John of the Cross (the "Mystical Doctor") is the patron saint of Contemplatives and mystics, Spanish poets, and Discalced Carmelites. Saint John of the Cross, pray for us!

The Nativity of the Lord, the birth of Jesus Christ, is the foundational event of Christmas. Celebrated on December 25th, it commemorates the moment when God became human in the form of Jesus in Bethlehem, fulfilling the prophecy of the Messiah. According to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, Jesus was born to Mary and […]

Saint Stephen is the patron saint of deacons and stonemasons.

St. John the Evangelist is the patron saint of love, loyalty, friendships, and authors.   St. John is also the patron saint of many professions, including arms manufacturers, art dealers, basketmakers, bookbinders, booksellers, publishers, butchers, candlemakers, and compositors.