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.