Saint Bademus
A 4th-century Persian abbot, Bademus distributed his fortune to the poor to found a monastery near Bethlapat. Arrested under King Shapur, he…
Saints Calendar
April 8th
13 saints celebrated
Carolina Beltrami
Italian religious sister (1869-1932), founder of the congregation of the Immacolatine Sisters dedicated to the education and assistance of y…
Blessed Christian of Douai
A priest at the parish of Saint-Albin in Douai, Blessed Christian distinguished himself through his inexhaustible charity and miracles of th…
Saint Dionysius of Corinth
Bishop of Corinth in the 2nd century under Marcus Aurelius, Saint Dionysius was a pastor famous for his eloquence and apostolic zeal. He wro…
Fr. Henri-François de Paule Tempier
Father Tempier was the first companion of Saint Eugene de Mazenod in the founding of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. An indefatigable admini…
Blessed Julian of Saint Augustine
Born in Castile to a Béarnais father exiled for his faith, Julian became a Franciscan lay brother after initially being rejected for his exc…
Julie Billiart
French religious sister and foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur (1804), dedicated to the Christian education of poor girls, para…
Maria Antonia Solimani
Maria Antonia Solimani (1688-1758), in religion Sister Giovanna Maria Battista, was an Italian religious, foundress of the Hermits and Missi…
Maria Maddalena Frescobaldi Capponi
Maria Maddalena Frescobaldi Capponi (1771-1839) was a Florentine noblewoman, foundress of the Congregation of the Passionist Sisters of Sain…
María Teresa González-Quevedo y Cadarso
María Teresa González-Quevedo y Cadarso, nicknamed Teresita (1930-1950), was a young Spanish novice of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity, dec…
Orsola Donati
Orsola Donati (1849-1935) was an Italian religious sister, co-founder and superior general of the congregation of the Minims of Our Lady of …
Saint Perpet of Tours
The sixth Bishop of Tours elected in 461, Saint Perpet was an illustrious builder, notably of the sumptuous basilica dedicated to Saint Mart…
Saint Walter of Pontoise
A Picard scholar who became the first abbot of Pontoise in the 11th century, Gautier was distinguished by his radical humility and firmness …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on April 8th?
On April 8th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Bademus, Carolina Beltrami, Blessed Christian of Douai, Saint Dionysius of Corinth, Fr. Henri-François de Paule Tempier, Blessed Julian of Saint Augustine, Julie Billiart and Maria Antonia Solimani.