Catholic Saints
Episodes
St. Justin Martyr on Creation
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein to discuss St. Justin Martyr—an early Church martyr who lived from about AD 100 to 165 and wrote se...
St. Joan of Arc
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the remarkable story of St. Joan of Arc with Paul McCusker, author of the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre audio drama "The Victory of Jo...
St. Augustine of Canterbury
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
St. Augustine of Canterbury is often called the "Apostle to the English". A great missionary, St. Augustine was pivotal in converting the Anglo-Saxons...
Praying with the Saints: Saint Philip Neri
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Praying with the Saints: Saint Philip Neri Discover how Saint Philip Neri— the smiling saint who turned prayer into an art of holy friendship—taug...
St. Bede the Venerable
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp sit down to discuss the holy life and witness of St. Bede the Venerable. Watch Catholic Saints and other great con...
St. Dunsten
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn about Saint Dunstan -- hermit, monk, smith, and advisor to kings. Watch Catholic Saints and...
St. Matthias
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
'Lord, you know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two you have chosen to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas...
St. Damien of Molokai
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
St. Damien was born in Belgium but spent most of his life ministering to lepers in Molokai, Hawaii. An incredible example of holiness, he dedicated hi...
St. Philip the Apostle
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. James Prothro and Taylor Kemp reflect upon St. Philip the Apostle. St. Philip often brought others to Jesus Christ. His feast day is May 3. Jesus ...
St. Athanasius
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss the early Church Father, St. Athanasius. A bishop and Doctor of the Church, St. Athanasius ...
St. Isidora of Egypt
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Kemp and Dr. Elizabeth Klein discuss the life of a lesser-known monastic saint from the 4th century, St. Isidora of Egypt. She is one of the ol...
St. Louis de Montfort
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Saint Louis de Montfort wrote the well-known book True Devotion to Mary, and he has much to teach us about prayer. Join Dr. John Sehorn and Dr. Jessic...
St. Mark
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Tim Gray for a discussion of St. Mark. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed.Sign up for a 7-day free tri...
St. George
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of Saint George, we probably think of the legendary knight who slew a dragon to rescue a damsel in distress. Who was Saint George, reall...
St. Anselm of Canterbury
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Taylor Kemp and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as the discuss the life of St. Anselm of Canterbury. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed....
Bl. Marie-Anne Blondin
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. Bl. Marie Anne grew up in poverty and was ...
St. Bernadette
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
St. Bernadette grew up in poverty, sickness, and simplicity. Her family for a time even resided in a flat that formerly functioned as a jail cell! Lis...
St. Mary of Egypt
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. St. Mary of Egypt comes from a scandalous ...
St. Cuthbert
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne from Northern England, a lesser-known saint in the Church today bu...
St. Joseph, Part 1: Old and New
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down to reflect on the earthly father chosen by the Heavenly Father for his Son, Jesus Christ. This four-part series...
St. Patrick
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the historical life of St. Patrick. Captured multiple times by pirates, St. Patrick escaped slavery and re...
St. Simplicius
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pope Saint Simplicius lived through the fall of an empire and during one of the most tumultuous theological controversies in history. Join Dr. Jean-Pa...
Sts. Perpetua & Felicity
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the life and impact of two female martyrs from the third century, Sts. Perpetua and Felicity. Both were be...
St. David
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss King David and the proper veneration of Old Testament figures. David is a great example of a "man after Go...
St. Polycarp
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Ben Akers and Mary McGeehan as they dive into the life of St. Polycarp, a second century bishop and martyr. St. Polycarp was a student of St....
Saints Cyril & Methodius
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many times, holiness runs in families. Discover the lives and legacy of these two brothers and learn how and why they invented an alphabet along the w...
Abitinian Martyrs
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forty-nine Christians were martyred during the great persecution under Diocletian in Roman North Africia in the town of Abitinia. The martyrs were per...
St. Scholastica
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. St. Scholastica is the sister of St. Bened...
St. Marcella
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp sit down to discuss St. Marcella, the early Church martyr of Rome, who's feast day is celebrated on January 31st. ...
St. Francis de Sales on Courage (Part IV)
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This fourth episode touches on the need for courage in the Christian life.In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down...
St. Francis de Sales on Sincerity (Part III)
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This third episode focuses on St. Francis de Sales and his teaching on the moral life, virtue, and the place of sincerity in the Christian life.In thi...
St. Thomas Aquinas
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
St. Thomas Aquinas was given one of the greatest minds in history. He devoted his life to studying God and used his great intellect to write extensive...
St. Francis de Sales on Prayer (Part II)
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This second episode focuses on St. Francis de Sales and his teaching on attentiveness and prayer.In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Chris...
St. Paula the Elder
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
St. Paula was a Roman Christian who married at young age and became a religious after the death of her husband. Dr. Elizabeth Klein shares about the l...
St. Paul
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber as they discuss St. Paul's conversion and his overhauled life mission.Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED.Sign Up...
St. Francis de Sales on Obedience (Part I)
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This first episode introduces St. Francis de Sales, the times in which he lived, and looks at a fundamental virtue for the Christian life: obedience.I...
St. Agnes of Rome
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When she was twelve, Saint Agnes of Rome had to decide whether to renounce her Christian faith and the vow of virginity she had made to Christ or whet...
St. Anthony of Egypt
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor discuss St. Anthony of Egypt, or "Anthony the Great," a hermit who lived from around 251 to 356 A.D. A...
St. Hilary
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss the enduring contributions of this fourth-century saint — Hilary of Poitiers. See ho...
St. Aelred of Riveaulx
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp explore the life of St. Aelred of Rieveaulx, a famous Cistercian monk from the 12th century. St. Aelred writes abo...
St. Gregory of Nyssa
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
St. Gregory of Nyssa is one of the fourth century Cappadocian Fathers. St. Gregory hails from a holy family of saint siblings, including St. Basil the...
St. André Bessette
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
St. André Bessette, devoted to St. Joseph and emulator of his humility, served as a brother in the Congregation of Holy Cross in Montreal. Serving as...
St. John Neumann
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
St. John Neumann is the first American male citizen saint! Dr. Chris Mooney recounts how St. John immigrated to the United States from Germany during ...
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is the first native-born American to be a canonized saint! Her life was filled with profound suffering, yet she demonstrated d...
St. Gregory of Nazianzus
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Mooney shares about St. Gregory of Nazianzus, a 4th-century saint who served as the Bishop of Constantinople during the second ecumenical co...
St. Sylvester
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following the horrific persecution of the Church under Emperor Diocletian, a new era began that would change the course of history for Christians and ...
St. Thomas Becket
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Dr. Christopher O. Blum sits down to reflect on St. Thomas Becket and what we can learn from his heroic witness today.Watch C...
St. John the Apostle
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Catholic Saints, Taylor Kemp interviews Dr. James Protho on the life, traits, and lessons we can learn from St. John the Apostle. S...
St. Stephen
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber delve into Sacred Scripture's account of St. Stephen's leadership and final death.Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED....
St. Peter Canisius
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After joining the Jesuits in the mid-16th century, St. Peter Canicius is sent to Germany and Austria to combat the rising tide of Lutheranism. St. Pet...
St. Gatian of Tours
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Scott Hefelfinger and Taylor Kemp as they discuss the life and impact of a little-known Saint, St. Gatian of Tours. In the middle of the thir...
St. John of the Cross
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Scott Hefelfinger to discuss Doctor of the Church, St. John of the Cross. This discussion touches on St. John of the ...
Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. James Prothro to discuss Mary's apparition to Saint Juan Diego on Tepeyac hill under the title of Our Lady of Guadalu...
St. Ambrose
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
St. Ambrose (c. 340–397 AD) was the Bishop of Milan and a Doctor of the Church, known for his defense of Nicene Christianity against Arianism. Born ...
St. Nicholas
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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St. John Damescene
04 Dec 2025
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St. Francis Xavier
03 Dec 2025
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St. Andrew the Apostle
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All saints had a story before they met Jesus. For St. Andrew, he was a fisherman. Hearing the call of Christ, Andrew and his brother Peter left everyt...
What Dorothy Day Teaches Us Today
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Elizabeth Klein, professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, sit down to talk about Servant of God, Dorothy...
St. Catherine of Alexandria
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th-century Christian martyr, was known for her intelligence, beauty, and steadfast faith. She boldly debated Emperor...
St. Clement of Rome
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sit down with Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Carl Vennerstrom as they discuss Pope St. Clement of Rome, who was an early Church Father and the third successor ...
St. Cecilia
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Tim Gray and Paul McCusker as they discuss St. Cecilia and the role of Art and Beauty in the New Evangelization. See the work of Jesuit...
St. Proclus of Constantinople
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
St. Proclus of Constantinople lived in the 5th century and combatted the great heretic, Nestorius. As lector, priest, and then bishop, St. Proclus exe...
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne (1769–1852) was a French missionary and a member of the Society of the Sacred Heart who dedicated her life to education...
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Catholic Saints," we explore the extraordinary life of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, a 13th-century princess who dedicated her life ...
St. Albert the Great
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
St. Albert the Great (1200–1280), also known as Albertus Magnus, was a German Dominican friar, bishop, scholar, and one of the most influential figu...
St. Didicus
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saint Didacus of Alcalá (c. 1400–1463), also known as Diego de San Nicolás, was a Spanish Franciscan lay brother celebrated for his humility, char...
St. Leo the Great
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Carl Vennerstrom as they discuss St. Leo the Great, who served as pope during the tumultuous time of the Council of Chalced...
St. Elizabeth (relative of Mary)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saint Elizabeth of the Bible may be considered one of the first members of Christ’s Church as she greets Mary and proclaims her as the “Mother of ...
St. Martin de Porres
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saint Martin de Porres (1579–1639) was a Peruvian lay brother of the Dominican Order renowned for his profound humility, charity, and dedication to ...
St. John Henry Newman
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we honor Saint John Henry Newman’s declaration as a Doctor of the Church on November 1, join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Christopher Bloom for a ...
Remembering the Dead and Celebrating the Saints - Nov 1
01 Nov 2025
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St. Jude
28 Oct 2025
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St. John Paul II
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Douglas Bushman as they discuss St. John Paul II and the New Evangelization. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWat...
St. Luke
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Known as the beloved physician and faithful friend of St. Paul, St. Luke is a crucial figure for the Church’s knowledge of Christ’s earthly minist...
St. Ignatius of Antioch
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Father of the early Church, St. Ignatius of Antioch is an incredible model of Christian discipleship. He is also one of Dr. Ben Akers' favorite sain...
St. Teresa of Avila
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers and Annette Bergeon, Executive Director of Endow, discuss St. Teresa of Avila and her love of conversations with Jesus. See the wo...
Our Lady of Fatima
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sr. Maris Stella of the Sisters of Life and Dr. Tim Gray for today's discussion on Our Lady of Fatima. See the work of Jesuit Refugee Servi...
Saint John Paul II's Letter on the Rosary
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray & Lucas Pollice discuss Pope John Paul II's Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatch...
St. Francis of Assisi
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray and Paul McCusker talk about the incredible Saint Francis of Assisi. This massive figure of the Church spread the Gospel with incredible ...
St. Jerome
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An early Church Father from the 4th century, St. Jerome translated the Bible into Latin with the desire to make Scripture more accessible. St. Jerome ...
The Choirs of Angels, Archangels, & Guardian Angels
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we know angels exist, and where do we learn about them? What are the different types of angels? How do we relate to our guardian angels? Join D...
St. Vincent de Paul
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Christopher Blum and Mary McGeehan as they share about the life of St. Vincent de Paul on this episode of Catholic Saints. See the work...
St. Padre Pio
23 Sep 2025
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Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Sean Innerst discuss the great saint of the 20th century, Padre Pio. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatch Catholic S...
St. Matthew
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber discuss the Gospel writer and Apostle, St. Matthew.To learn more about the Gospel of St. Matthew, Dr. Gray and Dr....
St. Joseph of Cupertino
18 Sep 2025
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Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Sean Innerst discuss the mystic & saint, Joseph of Cupertino. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatch Catholic Saints a...
St. Cyprian
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. John Sehorn and Taylor Kemp as they dive into the life of St. Cyprian on this episode of Catholic Saints! A Bishop and martyr, St. Cyprian is...
St. John Chrysostom
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Antioch, the political center of the fifth-century world, arose a golden-tongued preacher and bishop: St. John Chrysostom. Listen to Dr. Carl Ven...
St. Maximilian Kolbe
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saint Maximilian Kolbe's life mirrors that of Christ, as he chose to suffer and die so that another might live, even while enduring constant afflictio...
St. Peter Claver
09 Sep 2025
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Dr. Carl Vennerstrom shares about St. Peter Claver, a saint with a heart for the poor, outcast, and enslaved. As a young, Jesuit priest he signed up t...
Carlo Acutis' Canonization
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Born in 1991, Carlo Acutis was raised in Italy by parents who never imagined their firstborn son would one day be declared a saint. In his short life ...
St. Teresa of Calcutta
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
St. Teresa of Calcutta is known throughout the world as a woman totally committed to the Gospel and to the Catholic Church. Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Mark ...
Pope St. Gregory the Great
03 Sep 2025
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Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn discuss Pope St. Gregory the Great and his impact on the Church. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatch Ca...
St. Aidan of Lindisfarne
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Although a lesser-known Irish saint, St. Aidan of Lindisfarne was a pivotal priest and missionary to the early Church in Ireland who cared unceasingly...
St. Augustine
28 Aug 2025
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Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss St. Augustine's relationship with the Augustine Institute. See the work of Jesuit Refu...
St. Monica
27 Aug 2025
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Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn discuss St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatch Catholic Saints and ot...
St. Louis IX
25 Aug 2025
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Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher Blum discuss the only king of France to be canonized, St. Louis IX. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatc...
St. Bartholomew
24 Aug 2025
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Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. John Sehorn discuss the great apostle, St. Bartholomew. Grab your Bible and follow along. See the work of Jesuit Refugee S...
St. Rose of Lima
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan discuss the life and impact of St. Rose of Lima. Born in Lima in the late 16th century, Rose is known for her z...
St. Helena and the Finding of the True Cross of Christ
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. John Sehorn discuss how St. Helena discovered the True Cross of Christ. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatch Cathol...