8 April saints who lived heroic lives of holiness

St. Isidore of Seville was a very knowledgeable bishop, collecting a large amount of information into books during his life. The Church later appointed him the patron saint of the internet.

The Church honors the memory of St. Vincent Ferrer a Dominican priest who spent his life working for unity.

St. Gemma was a holy Italian mystic who was deeply devoted to Jesus' Passion and received many private revelations.

St. Bernadette is best known for receiving various private revelations at Lourdes, France, where thousands flock each year in hope of healing.

Patron saint of England, St. George is most recognizable as the saint who legendarily slew a dragon.

St. Mark is credited as the author of the shortest Gospel and may have received some of his stories directly from St. Peter the Apostle.

St. Gianna Molla is often invoked in all types of pro-life circumstances, as she chose to risk her own health to protect the life of her unborn child.

St. Catherine of Siena was another influential Italian mystic who is one of the few female Doctors of the Church.