Grimoaldo of the Purification
Grimoaldo of the Purification (1883-1902), born Ferdinando Santamaria, was an Italian Passionist religious beatified in 1995.
Saints Calendar
November 18th
9 saints celebrated
Grimoaldo Santamaria
A young Italian Passionist religious (1883-1902), Grimoaldo Santamaria is a model of Marian piety and serenity in the face of illness.
Karolina Kózka
A young Polish laywoman who died a martyr in 1914 while defending her chastity against a Russian soldier, Karolina Kózka was beatified by Jo…
María Gabriela Hinojosa Naveros and 6 companions
Nuns of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Madrid, they were martyred in November 1936 during the Spanish Civil War for their fidel…
Saint Maudez (Mandé)
The tenth son of an Irish king, Maudez fled his country for Armorica to dedicate himself to God. After living with Saint Tugdual and Saint R…
Saint Momble of Ireland
An Irish monk and disciple of Saint Fursa, Momble became abbot of Lagny before retiring as a hermit at Condren. Ordained a priest by Saint E…
Saint Odo (Eudes) of Cluny
The second abbot of Cluny and a major figure of the 10th-century monastic reform, Odo dedicated his life to restoring Benedictine discipline…
Saint Patroclus of Berry
Saint Patroclus, a native of Berry in the 6th century, left the court of King Childebert to embrace the clerical life in Bourges. After foun…
Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne
Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne (1769-1852) was a French religious sister of the Society of the Sacred Heart, a pioneer missionary in the Uni…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on November 18th?
On November 18th, the Church notably celebrates: Grimoaldo of the Purification, Grimoaldo Santamaria, Karolina Kózka, María Gabriela Hinojosa Naveros and 6 companions, Saint Maudez (Mandé), Saint Momble of Ireland, Saint Odo (Eudes) of Cluny and Saint Patroclus of Berry.