fathers and doctors of the church

St Jerome

Monk and scholar during the 4th century. Known for translating the bible from Hebrew and Greek to Latin

St Athanius

bishop in the late 3rd century who defended that Jesus was both divine and human. Ignores the Arian heresy

St Thomas Aquinas

Author of the Summa Theologia. Applied philosophy to theology yo better understand the faith . First to use the word transubstantiation to explain what takes place at Mass

St Augustine

Bishop in the late 4th century who converted after a life of sin

St Catherine of Siena

Brought the papacy back to Rome. Had a vision of Christ at age 6. Incredible mystic

St Therese of Lisieux

Youngest to be named Doctor of the Church (24 years)and only the 3rd woman. Believed in loving God in very small ways; everything well for his glory