Saint Aye
Born into the nobility of Hainaut, Saint Aye lived in virginal chastity with her husband Saint Hidulphus. After retiring to the monastery of…
Saints Calendar
April 18th
11 saints celebrated
Boļeslavs Sloskāns
Latvian Catholic bishop, victim of Soviet persecution and deported to the Gulag, he later lived in exile in Belgium where he was recognized …
Cornelia Connelly
Foundress of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Cornelia Connelly (1809-1879) was an American educator whose life was marked by profound f…
Saint Galdinus
From the illustrious house of della Scala, Gaudin became Archbishop of Milan and a cardinal in the 12th century during a period of schism an…
Giovanni Ferro
Giovanni Ferro (1901-1992) was an Italian archbishop of the Somascan Order, proclaimed Venerable in 2019. Recognized for his pastoral charit…
Idesbald of the Dunes
A 12th-century Flemish Cistercian abbot, Idesbald of the Dunes led his abbey with wisdom and piety. His cult was confirmed in 1894 by Pope L…
Luca Passi
Luca Passi (1789-1866) was an Italian priest, founder of the Work of Saint Dorothy and the Institute of the Sisters of Saint Dorothy, dedica…
Blessed Marie of the Incarnation (Madame Acarie)
Born Barbe Avrillot in Paris, she led an exemplary life as a mother before becoming the central figure in the introduction of the Reformed C…
Marie-Anne Blondin
Foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Anne in Quebec, Esther Blondin (Mother Marie-Anne) dedicated herself to the education …
Mercurio Maria Teresi
Archbishop of Monreale and tireless missionary in Sicily, Mercurio Maria Teresi was declared Venerable in 2021.
Savina Petrilli
Savina Petrilli (1851-1923) was an Italian religious sister, foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Poor of Saint Catherine of …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on April 18th?
On April 18th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Aye, Boļeslavs Sloskāns, Cornelia Connelly, Saint Galdinus, Giovanni Ferro, Idesbald of the Dunes, Luca Passi and Blessed Marie of the Incarnation (Madame Acarie).