Finding many ways to fight for his fellow men and eventually for God, John became a fierce Franciscan with a legal background and a formidable warrior in the crusades. 

Saint John Capistrano 1386 - 1456. Feast day: October 23.

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After seeing first hand the horrors of WWII and being inspired by the Catholic Church’s role in the world, Pope John Paul II became one of the most influential popes ever to walk the earth.

Pope Saint John Paul II . Feast day: October 22.

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Although born into royalty Ursula was not above the trials of a life she could not control. She chose to remain true to her faith and allowed herself to be led by the Holy Spirit.

Saint Ursula 1174 - 1243. Feast day: October 21.

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This Franciscan saint revitalized the faithful through his traveling ministry, encouraged renewed devotion to the Virgin Mary, and had a hands-on approach to helping the poor and needy of his diocese.

Saint James of Strepar 1350 - 1409. Feast day: October 20.

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Growing up poor and well aware of life’s difficulties, Paul learned at a young age to find hope while meditating upon the passion of Christ. 

Saint Paul of the Cross 1694 - 1775. Feast day: October 19.

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Although he was a pagan physician, Luke found the truth of the gospel through the preaching of Saint Paul. With the meticulous skills of a doctor he recorded the eyewitness accounts of the life of Christ and the Apostles. 

Saint Luke the Evangelist, Died 74 A.D. Feast day: October 18.

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Although most likely martyred in the Colosseum, Ignatius left behind a legacy of great writings that exist to this day and even coined the term “Catholic” for the universal Church.

Saint Ignatius of Antioch 50 - 107. Feast day: October 17.

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Married to a pious man whom she loved, Hedwig’s faith grew stronger with every passing year so that she became known for her deeply generous spirit and loving heart. 

Saint Hedwig of Silesia 1174 - 1243. Feast day: October 16.

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Secretly running off to become a Carmelite Nun, Theresa’s love for God grew through her many visions making her a well known mystic and doctor of the Church. 

Saint Theresa of Ávila 1515 - 1582. Feast day: October 15.

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Born a slave and falsly accused of crimes he didn’t commit Callistus didn’t have the easiest start at life, but God had other plans for him. 

Pope Saint Callistus I. Martyred 223. Feast day: October 14.

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