Blessed Bernard of Santarem
A Dominican priest-sacristan in Santarem in the 13th century, Bernard taught catechism to young acolytes. The children regularly shared thei…
Saints Calendar
May 9th
7 saints celebrated
Carmen Elena Rendiles Martínez
A Venezuelan religious sister born without a left arm, Carmen Rendiles Martínez founded the congregation of the Servants of Jesus of Caracas…
Eugenio Reffo
Eugenio Reffo (1843-1925) was an Italian priest, co-founder of the Congregation of Saint Joseph with Saint Leonard Murialdo, and a major fig…
George Preca
Maltese priest (1880-1962), founder of the Society of Christian Doctrine (M.U.S.E.U.M.), George Preca is the first canonized Maltese, procla…
Karolina Gerhardinger
Karolina Gerhardinger (1797-1879), in religion Maria Theresia of Jesus, was a Bavarian religious sister and foundress of the School Sisters …
Louise de Marillac
A French widow, Louise de Marillac founded the Company of the Daughters of Charity in 1633 with Saint Vincent de Paul, dedicated to the serv…
Miguel Mañara
A Spanish venerable layperson, Miguel Mañara (1627-1679) dedicated his life and fortune to the poor of Seville within the Brotherhood of the…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on May 9th?
On May 9th, the Church notably celebrates: Blessed Bernard of Santarem, Carmen Elena Rendiles Martínez, Eugenio Reffo, George Preca, Karolina Gerhardinger, Louise de Marillac and Miguel Mañara.