Saint Aigulf (Aout)
Bishop of Bourges in the 9th century, Aigulfe (or Aout) distinguished himself by his solitary piety before being elected against his will in…
Saints Calendar
May 22nd
13 saints celebrated
Saint Ausonius of Angoulême
First bishop of Angoulême in the 1st century, Ausone was baptized by Saint Martial before evangelizing the Angoumois region. He converted lo…
Saint Beuvon (Bobon)
A 10th-century Provençal nobleman and soldier, Beuvon distinguished himself through his piety and bravery by driving the Saracens from La Ga…
Saint Boetius
An Irish nobleman and disciple of Saint Fursy, Boetien retired as a solitary to Pierrepont near Laon. His austere life and reproaches agains…
Blessed Humility of Florence
Born Rosana in Faenza, she lived nine years in marriage before embracing religious life with her husband. After a period of reclusion, she f…
Joaquina de Vedruna
A wife and mother of nine children who became a widow, Joaquina de Vedruna founded the congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity in 1…
José Pio Gurruchaga Castuariense
A Spanish priest and founder of the Parochial Auxiliaries of Christ the Priest, José Pio Gurruchaga Castuariense distinguished himself throu…
Saint Julia of Corsica
A patrician of Carthage who became a slave after the city was taken by the Vandals, Julia remained faithful to her religion while serving a …
Saint Lupus of Limoges
A priest and guardian of the tomb of Saint Martial, Loup was chosen as Bishop of Limoges after miraculously healing the son of King Clotaire…
Maria Domenica Brun Barbantini
Foundress of the congregation of the Ministering Sisters of the Sick of Saint Camillus, she dedicated her life to the service of the poorest…
Saint Quiteria (Quitere)
Daughter of a prince of Galicia, Quitteria secretly dedicated herself to God and fled to the Aufragie valley to escape an arranged marriage.…
Saint Rita of Cascia
Born in Umbria in the 14th century, Rita led a life as a patient wife to a violent husband before becoming an Augustinian nun in Cascia. Mar…
Teodora Campostrini
Teodora Campostrini (1788-1860) was the foundress of the congregation of the Minims of Charity of Our Lady of Sorrows in Verona.
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on May 22nd?
On May 22nd, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Aigulf (Aout), Saint Ausonius of Angoulême, Saint Beuvon (Bobon), Saint Boetius, Blessed Humility of Florence, Joaquina de Vedruna, José Pio Gurruchaga Castuariense and Saint Julia of Corsica.