Bonifacia Rodríguez y Castro
Bonifacia Rodríguez y Castro (1837-1905), a working ropemaker from Salamanca, founded the congregation of the Servants of Saint Joseph in 18…
Saints Calendar
August 8th
10 saints celebrated
Saint Cyriacus, deacon, and his companions
A Roman deacon under Diocletian, Cyriacus was condemned to forced labor for assisting Christians building the Baths. After delivering the da…
Juan Sáez Hurtado
Spanish priest (1897-1982) of the Diocese of Cartagena, nicknamed 'Don Juan el Bueno', he distinguished himself by his pastoral dedication, …
Maria Anna Rosa Caiani
Maria Anna Rosa Caiani (1863-1921), in religion Mother Maria Margherita of the Sacred Heart, was an Italian religious, foundress of the Inst…
Mary MacKillop
Australian religious (1842-1909), foundress of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart and the first canonized saint of Australia.
Saint Mommolin
Second abbot of Fleury-sur-Loire in the 7th century, Saint Mommole is famous for having organized the transfer of the relics of Saint Benedi…
Our Lady of Kientzheim
In 1466, to protect a statue of the Virgin from the war, it was transferred from Siegolsheim to Kientzheim. On August 7, 1466, the statue wa…
Saint Pome of Châlons
Sister of Saint Memmie, first bishop of Châlons, Pome left Rome in the 1st century to preserve her virginity vowed to Saint Peter. Settled i…
Rafael Sánchez García
Spanish priest nicknamed Don Rafaelito, a devoted chaplain at the Provincial Hospital of Badajoz, recognized as Venerable by Pope Francis in…
Saint Ternat
Archbishop of Besançon in the 7th century, Saint Ternat distinguished himself through his religious constructions and his participation in t…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on August 8th?
On August 8th, the Church notably celebrates: Bonifacia Rodríguez y Castro, Saint Cyriacus, deacon, and his companions, Juan Sáez Hurtado, Maria Anna Rosa Caiani, Mary MacKillop, Saint Mommolin, Our Lady of Kientzheim and Saint Pome of Châlons.