Saint Alena (Aline)
A princess of Brabant in the 7th century, Alena secretly converted to Christianity despite the opposition of her pagan father, the lord Levo…
Saints Calendar
June 16th
8 saints celebrated
Anna Maria Katherina Scherer
Anna Maria Katherina Scherer (1825-1888), in religion Mother Maria Theresia, was a Swiss religious sister, co-foundress and first Superior G…
Saint Cyricus (Quiricus)
A three-year-old child martyred at the beginning of the 4th century alongside his mother, Saint Julitta. He was killed by a governor who thr…
Donizetti Tavares de Lima
A Brazilian priest and parish priest of Tambaú, Blessed Donizetti Tavares de Lima distinguished himself by his heroic devotion to the poor, …
Edda Maria Caterina Roda
An Italian Capuchin nun (1940-1996), Sister Edda Maria Caterina Roda dedicated herself to catechesis and popular missions despite illness an…
Enrichetta Beltrame Quattrocchi
Enrichetta Beltrame Quattrocchi (1914-2012) was an Italian layperson, daughter of the first spouses to be beatified together. Declared Vener…
Saint John Francis Regis
A 17th-century Jesuit priest, Jean-François Régis dedicated his life to the evangelization of the Vivarais and Velay countryside. Known as t…
Saint Lutgard of Aywières
A 13th-century mystic nun, Lutgard lived first in Saint-Trond before joining the Cistercian abbey of Aywières. She is famous for her visions…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on June 16th?
On June 16th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Alena (Aline), Anna Maria Katherina Scherer, Saint Cyricus (Quiricus), Donizetti Tavares de Lima, Edda Maria Caterina Roda, Enrichetta Beltrame Quattrocchi, Saint John Francis Regis and Saint Lutgard of Aywières.