Amato Ronconi
Amato Ronconi (c. 1226 - 1292) was an Italian layperson, member of the Third Order of Saint Francis, founder of a hospice for the poor, and …
Saints Calendar
May 8th
14 saints celebrated
Catherine of Saint Augustine
Blessed Catherine of Saint Augustine (1632-1668) was a French hospital nun, a pioneer of New France, and a co-founder of the Canadian Church…
Clara Fey
Clara Fey (1815-1894) was a German religious sister, foundress of the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus, dedicated to the education of poor ch…
Saint Desideratus of Bourges
Bishop of Bourges in the 6th century, Saint Désiré succeeded Saint Arcade. He actively participated in the Councils of Orléans and Auvergne …
Saint Gibrian
An Irish priest of the 6th century, Gibrien settled in Champagne with his seven brothers and sisters to lead a life of eremitism. Establishe…
Saint Helladius of Auxerre
Bishop of Auxerre in the 4th century, Helladius succeeded Saint Valerian during the reign of Valentinian the Elder. During his twenty-three …
John Sullivan
Irish Jesuit priest (1861-1933), converted from Anglicanism, famous for his charity towards the sick and his historic ecumenical beatificati…
Saint Mastidia (Mathie)
A virgin of the early centuries honored in Troyes, Saint Mastidia (or Mathie) is described as a royal virgin. Her relics, lost during the No…
Saint Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel, protector of the Church, has manifested throughout history through numerous miraculous apparitions. The most fa…
Saint Peter II of Tarentaise
A Cistercian monk who became Archbishop of Tarentaise in the 12th century, Peter II was a zealous reformer and a prominent political mediato…
Pierre Claverie and 18 companions (19)
Bishop Pierre Claverie and his 18 companions are Catholic religious men and women assassinated in Algeria between 1994 and 1996, beatified i…
Teresa Demjanovich
An American religious of the Sisters of Charity, Sister Miriam Teresa (1901-1927) is known for her spiritual writings on the universal call …
Ulrika Nisch
A Sister of Charity of the Holy Cross, Ulrika Nisch (1882-1913) lived a life of humility and charity as a kitchen assistant before dying of …
Saint Wiron
A regionary bishop originally from Scotland, Saint Wiron traveled to Rome before settling in Limburg under the protection of Pepin of Hersta…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on May 8th?
On May 8th, the Church notably celebrates: Amato Ronconi, Catherine of Saint Augustine, Clara Fey, Saint Desideratus of Bourges, Saint Gibrian, Saint Helladius of Auxerre, John Sullivan and Saint Mastidia (Mathie).