Denominations

Brief biography and a timeline, from the saint's national shrine in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Profile.

From the book "Saints for Sinners," by Alban Goodier.

Detailed biography of St. Francis Xavier, focusing on his activities in Japan.

Profile of the English martyr.

The Life of the Blessed Brother Giles, Companion of St. Francis.

Hagiography, from "The Saints: A Concise Biographical Dictionary," edited by John Coulson.

Lengthy biographical essay.

Essay on these two spiritual authors, whose lives were bound together.

Profile of the martyr.

From Butler's Lives of the Saints.

Profile.

Bare-bones profile.

Short, pious, rather vague biography of the patron of the National Rural Life Conference in the U.S.

Profile. With links.

Courtesy of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate.

Page on John Duns Scotus offering resources on his life and writings.

By Pope John Paul II. To the Archbishop of Birmingham. Lauds Newman as "one of the most distinguished and versatile champions of English spirituality."

Film biography examines the life, character and legacy of Pope John Paul II.

Features video and audio broadcasts, biography, news, background stories, a biography, and photographs.

Illustrated profile.

Illustrated profile.

Profile of the martyr.

Illustrated profile.

Illustrated biography.

Hagiography.

Illustrated profile.

Article on the canonization of Josemaria Escriva. [BBC]

The story of his life, suited to children.

Illustrated profile.

From the book "The Saints: A Concise Biographical Dictionary."

Profile of the patron saint of aviators. Illustrated.

Illustrated profile.

Illustrated profile.

Her life story, for children.

Brief biography.

Pious account of the life of the patroness of sickness.

Biography.

Illustrated profile, with links.

Messages from Our Lady, articles of interest and music online.

Her life story. Suitable for children.

Short hagiography of the foundress of the Contemplatives of the Good Shepherd.

Illustrated profile.

Illustrated profile.

Fairly long biographical essay.

Illustrated profile of this 20th-century saint.

Very brief paragraph.

Biographical portrait by Peter Ambrosie.

Short biography, suitable for children.

Illustrated profile.