Early in life, St. Basil distinguished himself as a scholar. His erudition and sanctity later layed a foundation for him, as he was elected bishop of Caesara. Through his writings and preaching, …

One of 13 children, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini grew up in Lombardi, Italy. She worked with her family on a farm until a priest asked her to become a teacher. She began the Missionary Sisters of the…