Exupérien Mas
A Brother of the Christian Schools, Exupérien Mas (1829-1905) was a remarkable spiritual mentor and a social activist committed to working-c…
Saints Calendar
January 31st
11 saints celebrated
Francis Xavier Mary Bianchi
Italian Barnabite (1743-1815) nicknamed the Apostle of Naples, Francis Xavier Mary Bianchi was a professor and renowned spiritual director; …
Saint Gaud (Walde)
Bishop of Évreux in the 5th century, Gaud restored his church devastated by wars before retiring to the solitude of Scicy to end his days as…
John Bosco
Piedmontese priest (1815-1888), founder of the Society of Saint Francis de Sales (Salesians) and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, h…
Saint Marcella, widow
An illustrious Roman lady of the 4th century, Saint Marcella dedicated her widowhood to the study of the Scriptures under the guidance of Sa…
Maria Cristina of Savoy
Queen of the Two Sicilies nicknamed the "Reginella Santa," Maria Cristina of Savoy distinguished herself by her immense charity toward the p…
Mariano José de Ibargüengoitia Zuloaga
Mariano José de Ibargüengoitia Zuloaga (1815-1888) was a Spanish diocesan priest and co-founder of the congregation of the Servants of Jesus…
Saint Nicet (Nizier)
Elected bishop of Besançon around 590, Saint Nicet re-established the episcopal see in his home city after the exile in Nyon. A zealous past…
Saint Peter Nolasco
Born in the Lauraguais region, Peter Nolasco founded the Order of Mercy in Barcelona, dedicated to the redemption of Christians held captive…
Saint Potamius (Pouange)
A lord in the region of Troyes during the 6th century, Pouange converted after a grave sin. Following an expiatory pilgrimage to Rome, he li…
Saint Ulpha (Virgin and Recluse)
A solitary virgin of the 8th century, Saint Ulphe settled near Amiens to flee the world. Under the guidance of Saint Domice, she led a life …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on January 31st?
On January 31st, the Church notably celebrates: Exupérien Mas, Francis Xavier Mary Bianchi, Saint Gaud (Walde), John Bosco, Saint Marcella, widow, Maria Cristina of Savoy, Mariano José de Ibargüengoitia Zuloaga and Saint Nicet (Nizier).