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In a vision, Mary told him to tell the bishop of Mexico to build a church on the hill. Mary appeared inside his cloak as a sing.
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Blessed Juan Diego
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Taught that African Americans have much to bring to the Catholic Church.
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Sister Thea Bowman
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A priest who was devoted to Mary and gave his life so another could live in a Nazi concentration camp during WWII.
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St. Maximillian Kolbe
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He thought he was too young to be a prophet, God assured him that he would receive the help he needed.
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Jeremiah
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She was extremely wealthy, and is an example of an early Christian who shared her material goods, she gave away her money and founded convents and monasteries.
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St. Melania
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He was a great prophet, who heard God speak to him in a cave.
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Elijah
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With prayer and determination, he worked for the rights of Mexican American farmworkers.
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Cesar Chavez
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He was born in northen Africa to a Christian mother and pagan father in the 4th century. He became Christian at age 33 and then a doctor of the Church. His feast is August 28.
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St. Augustine
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This pope called the Second Vatican Council that addressed issues for the Church in contemporary society.
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Blessed John XXIII
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His favorite books were the New Testament and a book of jokes. Was a holy man who made people laugh, helped people to believe in Jesus.
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St. Philip Neri
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He was the first pope.
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Peter
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This pope was a peacemaker, he met with Attila the Hun, and made a bargain so Attila left Rome without harming the city.
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St. Leo the Great
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A Spanish priest, worked in Columbia against the slavery of kidnapped Africans.
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St. Peter Claver
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This pope called the First Vatican Council.
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Blessed Pius IX
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He translated the Bible into Latin.
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St. Jerome
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One of the first Japanese Christians, he was a young priest when he was martyered.
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St. Paul Miki
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