Aldo Brienza
Aldo Brienza (1922-1989), in religion Immacolato Giuseppe di Gesù, was an Italian Discalced Carmelite religious who lived fifty-one years pa…
Saints Calendar
April 13th
8 saints celebrated
Saint Hermenegild (John)
A Visigothic prince converted to Catholicism through the influence of his wife Ingund and Saint Leander, Hermenegild opposed the Arianism of…
Blessed Ida, Countess of Boulogne
A descendant of Charlemagne and mother of Godfrey of Bouillon, Ida was a countess exemplary for her piety and charity. After her widowhood, …
Jean-Bernard Rousseau
Jean-Bernard Rousseau, in religion Brother Scubilion, was a French Lasallian religious, apostle of Reunion Island and catechist of the slave…
Manuel García Nieto
Manuel García Nieto (1894-1974) was a Spanish Jesuit priest, recognized as Venerable in 2019, famous for his role as a spiritual director at…
Margaret of Città di Castello
Saint Margaret of Città di Castello (1287-1320), known as the 'little blind girl of Metola', was an Italian Dominican laywoman known for her…
Rolando Rivi
Rolando Rivi (1931-1945) was a young Italian seminarian, a martyr for the faith, murdered by communist partisans during the Second World War…
Serafino Morazzone
Serafino Morazzone (1747-1822) was an Italian priest, parish priest of Chiuso for nearly fifty years, recognized for his heroic charity and …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on April 13th?
On April 13th, the Church notably celebrates: Aldo Brienza, Saint Hermenegild (John), Blessed Ida, Countess of Boulogne, Jean-Bernard Rousseau, Manuel García Nieto, Margaret of Città di Castello, Rolando Rivi and Serafino Morazzone.