St. Rita of Cascia, Patron Saint of Loneliness and
St. Rita of Cascia, Patron Saint of Loneliness and Lost Causes
St. Rita of Cascia was an Italian wife and mother. Following the deaths of her husband and sons, she became a nun. Rita was a stigmatist, and was known far and wide for her piety. Due to several miraculous events, including ending a volatile family feud, Rita is known as the patron saint of the impossible. Today, many faithful Catholics invoke her intercession concerning lost causes.