Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, one of our primary patronesses, reminds us that the peak of the Catholic intellectual tradition always points to the heavens. We take to heart her intimation that we are all pilgrims in this world, making our way to our true home — indeed, each of […]

Patroness of the M.A. in Human Rights Program. Born in Sudan in 1869, Saint Josephine was kidnapped at the age of seven and sold into slavery. She was sold several times, eventually becoming a nanny for an Italian family. Josephine gained her freedom and became a Canossion Sister, where she spent her life preparing missionary […]