Heroic Catholics of the 20th Century - Sister Elizabeth Ann Barkett, SJW

by Sister Elizabeth Ann Barkett, SJW

This excellent compilation recounts short stories of martyrs and holy persons who lived in the 1900’s. Read about St. Alberic Crescitelli and his work and martyrdom in China; Blessed Alice Kotowska, a victim of the Nazis; St. Katharine Drexel and her work with Native Americans; St. Maximilian Kolbe and his friars; the seven courageous martyrs of Thailand; the young Eagle Scout, Frank Parater from Virginia, who died a holy death as a young seminarian in Rome; Chaplain Emil Kapaun and Chaplain Vincent Capodanno of the US Army; and others. Many photos of these saints and holy people are included.