Our House Saints
St Bernadette Mary appeared to Bernadette in Lourdes. Bernadette was confused by this but spread the message that Mary gave her, even though she was afraid. Lourdes is now a very special place for Catholics. St. Bernadette's feast day is celebrated on 16th April.
St. Teresa of Calcutta is the patron saint of World Youth Day, Missionaries of Charity and a co-patron of the Archdiocese of Calcutta, alongside St. Francis Xavier. St. Teresa's feast day is celebrated on 5th September.
Saint Francis of Assisi is the founder of the Franciscan order and patron saint of animals, environment and merchants. He was born in Assisi in Italy where a large basilica was built in honour. St. Francis' feast day is 4th October.
St. John Paul II is the Co-patron saint of World Youth Day, alongside St. Teresa of Calcutta. St. John Paul II's feast day is celebrated on 22nd October.