Patron Saint: Saint John Berchmans

House Mentor: Mrs. Amanda Dudeck
Virtue: FRIENDSHIP
Color: Purple
Latin Motto: Omni tempore diligit qui amicus. “A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17
Feast Day: August 13
Birthday: March 13

Brief Bio.:

Known for being a good friend … when he lived at a boys’ home after his mom died, would purposely choose the hard chores so his friends wouldn’t have to … everyone’s confidante; Local tie in: The miracle that led to his canonization occurred at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. In 1866, just one year after the Civil War, he appeared to a girl named Mary Wilson. Mary's health was poor, and her parents thought that the gentler climate of south Louisiana could be a remedy. However, her health continued to decline, to the point where for about 40 days she could only take liquids. "Being unable to speak, I said in my heart: "Lord, you see how I suffer, if it be for your honor and glory and the salvation of my soul, I ask through the intercession of Blessed John Berchmans a little relief and health. Otherwise give me patience to the end." She went on to describe how John Berchmans then appeared to her, and she was immediately healed. (When the Academy opened a boys school in 2006, the trustees named it St. John Berchmans School. It is the only shrine at the exact location of a confirmed miracle in the United States). He died as a seminarian at age 22; patron saint of altar servers.