She hoped her music would “break down some of the hate and fear that divide the white and black people of this country.”

St. Antony was an early and celebrated champion of the ascetic life as well as a pioneer of Christian monasticism.

At nineteen she became one of the founding members of the first congregation of women religious of color in the world.

Despite his lowly station, Brother André’s reputation for holiness began to grow. Eventually, huge numbers flocked to the school for his blessing.

Back in Rome, Gaspar put himself at the service of the pope, who entrusted him with the task of rebuilding the Church and restoring faith.

In the camp she was beaten and subjected to all types of hardship. Yet she never lost her good cheer.

Arns’s leadership coincided with dramatic changes in the post–Vatican II Church in Latin America and, following a coup in Brazil, an era of brutal military dictato

Zahn worked tirelessly in the cause for peace, helping to found Pax Christi USA.

There, in a log cabin, they built a school for girls. Clarke advised her sisters to “teach without seeming to teach,” and to “incite” in the girls a questioning spirit.

Her chief work was the care of lepers. A pioneer in the treatment of Hanson’s disease, she combined medical expertise with compassionate care.