Holy People
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- In a vision, Mary told him to tell the bishop of Mexico to build a church on the hill. Mary appeared inside his cloak as a sing.
- Blessed Juan Diego
- Taught that African Americans have much to bring to the Catholic Church.
- Sister Thea Bowman
- A priest who was devoted to Mary and gave his life so another could live in a Nazi concentration camp during WWII.
- St. Maximillian Kolbe
- He thought he was too young to be a prophet, God assured him that he would receive the help he needed.
- Jeremiah
- She was extremely wealthy, and is an example of an early Christian who shared her material goods, she gave away her money and founded convents and monasteries.
- St. Melania
- He was a great prophet, who heard God speak to him in a cave.
- Elijah
- With prayer and determination, he worked for the rights of Mexican American farmworkers.
- Cesar Chavez
- He was born in northen Africa to a Christian mother and pagan father in the 4th century. He became Christian at age 33 and then a doctor of the Church. His feast is August 28.
- St. Augustine
- This pope called the Second Vatican Council that addressed issues for the Church in contemporary society.
- Blessed John XXIII
- His favorite books were the New Testament and a book of jokes. Was a holy man who made people laugh, helped people to believe in Jesus.
- St. Philip Neri
- He was the first pope.
- Peter
- This pope was a peacemaker, he met with Attila the Hun, and made a bargain so Attila left Rome without harming the city.
- St. Leo the Great
- A Spanish priest, worked in Columbia against the slavery of kidnapped Africans.
- St. Peter Claver
- This pope called the First Vatican Council.
- Blessed Pius IX
- He translated the Bible into Latin.
- St. Jerome
- One of the first Japanese Christians, he was a young priest when he was martyered.
- St. Paul Miki