Anastasius Hartmann
Anastasius Hartmann (1803-1866) was a Swiss Capuchin missionary, bishop, and vicar apostolic of Patna and Bombay in India, recognized as Ven…
Saints Calendar
April 24th
11 saints celebrated
Benedetto Menni
Italian religious of the Order of Saint John of God, Benedetto Menni restored the Fatebenefratelli in Spain and Portugal and founded the con…
Saint Egbert
A 7th-century English nobleman, Egbert dedicated himself to monastic life in Ireland after surviving the plague. Although he wished to evang…
Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
A former lawyer nicknamed the 'Christian philosopher', Marc Rey became a Capuchin under the name Fidelis in 1612. Sent on a mission to the G…
Saint Leodegar, priest
A priest at Porthe characterized by his gentleness and humility, Saint Léger performed healings and exorcisms during his lifetime. Having di…
Maria del Refugio Aguilar y Torres
Foundress of the congregation of the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in Mexico, Maria del Refugio Aguilar y Torres dedicated he…
Mary Euphrasia Pelletier
French religious sister born Rose-Virginie Pelletier (1796-1868), foundress of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd …
Matteo Farina
Young Italian layperson (1990-2009), apostle of joy among young people and nicknamed the "infiltrator of God," declared Venerable in 2020.
Saint Mellitus
A Roman monk sent by Saint Gregory the Great in 601, Mellitus became the first Bishop of London and converted King Saebert. After being exil…
Saint Robert of La Chaise-Dieu
Born into the nobility of Aurillac, Robert was a canon at Brioude before founding the famous Abbey of La Chaise-Dieu in Auvergne in 1050. Un…
Zeinab Alif
A former Sudanese slave redeemed and taken to Italy, Zeinab Alif (Sister Maria Giuseppina Benvenuti) became an Urbanist Poor Clare, a talent…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on April 24th?
On April 24th, the Church notably celebrates: Anastasius Hartmann, Benedetto Menni, Saint Egbert, Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Saint Leodegar, priest, Maria del Refugio Aguilar y Torres, Mary Euphrasia Pelletier and Matteo Farina.