Welcome to Battle of the Blessed—our fun, faith‑filled twist on the classic March Madness! Beginning April 6, sixteen holy men and women will go head‑to‑head in friendly match‑ups. Each round gives you a chance to learn about the saints, cheer on your favorites, and cast your vote to help decide who advances.

How It Works

1. Sixteen Saints. One Champion.

We’ve selected 16 remarkable saints from across the Church’s history. They’ll face off one pair at a time in match‑ups posted throughout April and into May.

2. Vote When Each Match-Up Opens

When a new match‑up is announced, simply click the voting link to pick your winner. Voting stays open for a limited time, and every vote helps determine which saint advances to the next round.

3. Follow Along Online

You can track the entire tournament right here!

This page will include:

Current round results
Upcoming match‑ups
Links to any still‑open voting rounds
A full tournament overview
View this information below!

4. Printable Bracket Available

Think you can predict the winner?

Download the Battle of the Blessed Bracket, fill it out at home, and follow along to see how your picks stack up as the tournament progresses.

When to Look for New Match-Ups

New Saint Showdowns will be posted most days, with a few off days sprinkled in so we can tally results and prepare the next rounds. Each time a match‑up opens, you’ll find a post on social media with information on the saint and a link to the voting (brackets, schedules and links can also be found below).

Follow the Action on Social Media

Don’t miss a single battle!

Daily match‑ups, reminders, and updates will be shared across our diocesan social media channels. Be sure to follow along!

Voting links
Information on each saint, including fun saint facts
Score updates
And more!

Join the Fun!

Whether you’re here to champion your favorite saint, fill out a bracket, or simply enjoy the friendly competition, we’re glad you’re part of the Battle of the Blessed.

Let’s celebrate the communion of saints in a joyful, spirited, and totally unique way!

BRACKETS

BLANK Bracket
(to print & fill out)

Updated Bracket
with ONGOING Results

ROUND 1

ROUND 1 - LEFT SIDE OF BRACKET

St. Gianna Beretta Molla vs. St. Francis of Assisi
[Click Here for Saint Information]

CLICK HERE TO VOTE
Voting Opens: April 6th
Voting Ends: April 14th
WINNER:

St. Kateri Tekakwitha vs. St. Peter
[Click Here for Saint Information]

CLICK HERE TO VOTE
Voting Opens: April 7th
Voting Ends: April 14th
WINNER:

St. Maximilian Kolbe vs. St. Clare of Assisi
[Click Here for Saint Information]

CLICK HERE TO VOTE
Voting Opens: April 8th
Voting Ends: April 14th
WINNER:

St. José Luis Sánchez del Río vs. St. John the Evangelist
[Click Here for Saint Information]

CLICK HERE TO VOTE
Voting Opens: April 9th
Voting Ends: April 14th
WINNER:

ROUND 1 - RIGHT SIDE OF BRACKET

St. Joseph vs. St. Teresa of Calcutta
[Click Here for Saint Information]

CLICK HERE TO VOTE
Voting Opens: April 13th
Voting Ends: April 19th
WINNER:

St. Benedict of Nursia vs. St. Joan of Arc
[Click Here for Saint Information]

CLICK HERE TO VOTE
Voting Opens: April 14th
Voting Ends: April 19th
WINNER:

St. Thérèse of Lisieux vs. St. Padre Pio
[Click Here for Saint Information]

CLICK HERE TO VOTE
Voting Opens: April 15th
Voting Ends: April 19th
WINNER:

St. Josephine Bakhita vs. St. Michael the Archangel
[Click Here for Saint Information]

CLICK HERE TO VOTE
Voting Opens: April 16th
Voting Ends: April 19th
WINNER: