Antonio Palladino
Italian priest (1881-1926) committed to social action and youth education, founder of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of the Bless…
Saints Calendar
May 15th
11 saints celebrated
Saint Dymphna
A Christian princess from Ireland, Dympna fled to Belgium with the priest Gerebernus to escape the incestuous desires of her pagan father. F…
Edward J. Flanagan
An Irish-born priest, Father Edward J. Flanagan is the founder of Boys Town in Nebraska, a revolutionary community dedicated to the care and…
Saint Franchy
A monk at the monastery of Saint-Martin de la Bretonnière, Franchy distinguished himself by his piety and a miracle related to baking. After…
Saint Isidore of Chios
A Christian soldier enlisted in Chios under Emperor Decius, Isidore was denounced by a jealous centurion for his faith. Despite the torture …
Saint Isidore the Farmer
A farmer in Madrid during the 12th century, Isidore led a life of intense prayer while faithfully serving his master, John of Vergas. Famous…
Magdalena Aulina Saurina
Magdalena Aulina Saurina (1897-1956) was a Spanish foundress, a pioneer of consecrated secularity, and declared Venerable by Pope Francis.
Saint Rheticius of Autun
Bishop of Autun in the 4th century, Rheticius was an illustrious scholar from a patrician family. After a marriage lived in chastity, he bec…
Saint Robert of Bingen
Son of a Christian mother and a pagan duke, Robert distinguished himself from childhood by his exceptional charity towards the poor. After a…
Rosa Ojeda Creus
Rosa Ojeda Creus (1871-1954) was a Spanish religious sister, founder of the Institute of the Carmelite Sisters of Saint Joseph, recognized a…
Saint Torquatus and his companions
Sent by the apostles Peter and Paul in the 1st century, seven missionaries landed in Cadiz to evangelize Spain. Protected by a miracle durin…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on May 15th?
On May 15th, the Church notably celebrates: Antonio Palladino, Saint Dymphna, Edward J. Flanagan, Saint Franchy, Saint Isidore of Chios, Saint Isidore the Farmer, Magdalena Aulina Saurina and Saint Rheticius of Autun.