St. Peter Regulatus was born at Valladolid, Spain, to a noble family, and entered the Franciscan Order in his native city at the age of thirteen. He transferred to a more austere monastery, where he practiced asceticism and was known for his ability to levitate and enter into ecstasies. He was also known for the reform that he brought to many in the Franciscan order.
St. Catherine was the daughter of St. Bridget of Sweden. She was a married woman, at the age of thirteen and convinced her husband to take a vow of chastity and remained a virgin for her lifetime.
St. Patrick is a Patron Saint of Ireland, Engineers, and Nigeria. Even though he is celebrated by people around the world, he was never canoized by the Catholic Church.
Every Thursday Jason Kinnick will be publishing a Canonized Saint as recognized by the Catholic Church as well as highlighting Christian Brothers and sisters who have come before us and have lived exceptional lives for Christ.
