Saint Andrew of Peschiera (Andrew Grego)
An Italian Dominican of the 15th century, André Grego distinguished himself by his austerity from childhood and his refusal of a brilliant m…
Saints Calendar
January 18th
13 saints celebrated
Emanuela Maria Maddalena Kalb
A Polish religious sister of Jewish origin, member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Canonesses of the Holy Spirit, she offered her …
Emilia Chapellín Istúriz
Foundress of the congregation of the Little Sisters of the Poor of Maiquetía in Venezuela, Emilia Chapellín Istúriz dedicated herself to the…
Saint Fazzio (Facio)
A goldsmith born in Verona in 1190, Fazzio distinguished himself by his piety and charity towards the poor of Cremona. After suffering the j…
Saint Leobard (Libert)
Originally from Auvergne, Leobard renounced an arranged marriage after the death of his parents to dedicate himself to God. He established h…
Margaret of Hungary
A Hungarian princess, daughter of King Béla IV, Margaret (1242-1270) became a Dominican nun at the convent on the Danube island and was cano…
Blessed Margaret of Hungary
Daughter of King Béla IV of Hungary, Margaret was consecrated to God from childhood in fulfillment of a royal vow. A Dominican nun of profou…
Maria Giovanna Fasce
An Italian Augustinian nun and prioress of the monastery of Cascia, Blessed Maria Teresa Fasce (1881-1947) dedicated her life to spreading d…
Paula de Jesús Gil Cano
Foundress of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, she dedicated her life to orphans and the sick in Spain.
Saint Prisca
A young thirteen-year-old Roman and daughter of a consul, Saint Prisca is considered the protomartyr of the West. Under Emperor Claudius I, …
Regina Protmann
Blessed Regina Protmann (1552-1613), foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Catherine, a pioneer in the education of girls an…
Saint Venerandus of Clermont
A senator of Auvergne born in the 4th century, Venerandus became Bishop of Clermont and was one of the illustrious figures of the Church of …
Saint Volusien (Voussien)
Coming from a senatorial family in Lyon, Volusien was a monk at Lérins before becoming Bishop of Tours in 491. Persecuted by the Arian king …