Who is the patron saint of mothers?
Though we always honor Mary as the mother of Jesus and as our mother, according to the calendar of saints, St. Monica (circa 322-387 A.D.) is listed as the patron saint of mothers. She ministered to the poor, not only in North Africa (near Carthage), but also in Italy where she had journeyed to follow her son who we know as St. Augustine of Hippo today. (While St. Monica is the patron saint of all mothers, Sts. Gerard and Ann are the patron saints of expectant mothers.)
