SAINT OF THE WEEK: St Louise of Marillac

SAINT OF THE WEEK: St Louise of Marillac

Ritty Tomichen | Reporter Born: August 12th 1591 Died: March 15th 1660 Canonised: March 11th 1934 St Louise of Marillac is a true inspiration for us all throughout this Lenten Period . Her desire to be with God, by becoming a nun began at a very tender age, was faltered when she got married. She had one child and then her husband had died due to

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SAINT OF THE WEEK: St Padre Pio

SAINT OF THE WEEK: St Padre Pio

Ritty Tomichen | Reporter St Padre Pio was born as Francesco Forgione, in 1887 to a small family of farmers. He grew up in a strong, faithful environment and from a very young age of 5 , he devoted his life to God. Due to his family being poverty-stricken he had to work long hours, which resulted in him falling behind in class. However, his faith

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Saint of the week: SAINT Joseph of Cupertino

Saint of the week: SAINT Joseph of Cupertino

Ritty Tomichen | Reporter With several preliminary exams approaching, a little bit of stress has taken over some student’s minds. However, some last-minute revision and a little hope and prayer will help you get what you deserve! So, what’s this Saint Joseph got to do with any of this? St Joseph of Cupertino is, yes, you guessed it, the Patron Saint of taking tests and of

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St Andrew the Apostle

St Andrew the Apostle

Our 100th article! Bianca Ruba | Faith and Wellbeing Editor As Saint Andrew’s day approaches, The Oystercatcher takes a look into the life of this holy man. Saint Andrew was the first disciple of Jesus. He was the younger brother of Saint Peter and was born in Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee. The brothers were fishermen by trade. Jesus called them to be his disciples

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