Saint Cuthman of Steyning
An Anglo-Saxon saint of the 9th century, Cuthman distinguished himself by his filial piety, caring for his elderly mother after his father's…
Saints Calendar
February 8th
11 saints celebrated
Elisabetta Martinez
Italian religious sister and foundress of the congregation of the Daughters of Saint Mary of Leuca, dedicated to the service of single mothe…
François-Léon Clergue
François-Léon Clergue (1825-1907), in religion Father Marie-Antoine of Lavaur, was a French Capuchin priest known as the "Apostle of the Mid…
Giuseppina Gabriela Bonino
Foundress of the congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Savigliano, dedicated to the service of the poor, orphans, and the sick.
Johann Philipp Jeningen
A German Jesuit and popular missionary, Blessed Johann Philipp Jeningen (1642-1704) left a profound mark on Swabia through his apostolic zea…
Saint John of Matha
Born in Provence in the 12th century, John of Matha founded the Order of the Trinitarians after a miraculous vision during his first Mass. D…
Josephine Bakhita
A former Sudanese slave, Josephine Bakhita became a Canossian religious sister in Italy, radiating humility, heroic forgiveness, and deep fa…
Maria Josefa Alhama y Valera
Maria Josefa Alhama y Valera (Mother Esperanza) was a Spanish religious sister, foundress of the Handmaids and the Sons of Merciful Love, an…
Pierre Bienvenu Noailles
French priest and founder of the Holy Family Association of Bordeaux, recognized as Venerable in 1988.
Pietro Marcellino Corradini
An Italian cardinal and brilliant jurist, Pietro Marcellino Corradini is the founder of the Congregation of the Collegine Sisters of the Hol…
Saint Stephen of Muret (of Grandmont)
Son of the Viscount of Thiers, Étienne trained in Italy before founding a rigorous hermitage in the forest of Muret in Limousin. Refusing th…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on February 8th?
On February 8th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Cuthman of Steyning, Elisabetta Martinez, François-Léon Clergue, Giuseppina Gabriela Bonino, Johann Philipp Jeningen, Saint John of Matha, Josephine Bakhita and Maria Josefa Alhama y Valera.