Saint Conrad of Constance | Noble Bishop of Charity & Peace | Catechism for Kids St Joseph's Corner Saint Conrad of Constance (c. 900–975) was a nobleman who chose service over power, charity over comfort, and peace over conflict. Born into the powerful Welf family of Germany, he gave up a life of privilege to become a priest and later the Bishop of Constance, where he served with deep humility. Conrad was known for: his gentleness and compassion his tireless charity to the sick and poor his skill in calming political tensions his peaceful spirit in leadership his devotion to pilgrimages — travelling three times to the Holy Land Although he came from nobility, he lived simply, giving much of his wealth away. He visited the sick, cared for the needy, and made decisions that protected both the Church and ordinary people. His leadership helped bring stability during a turbulent time in medieval Germany. Topics we’ll cover: Who Saint Conrad of Constance was His noble Welf family background His compassionate leadership as bishop His charity to the poor and sick His peaceful diplomatic work His pilgrimages to the Holy Land What children can learn about kindness and gentle strength Lesson: Saint Conrad teaches children that real greatness comes from serving others, not being served — and that kindness, peace, and generosity make a heart truly noble.
During Mass one day a spider dropped into the chalice of Precious Blood; though Conrad believed all spiders were poisonous, his love of communion overcame his fear, and he drank the Blood, spider and all. He did, of course, survive.