Agostino Cozzolino
An Italian diocesan priest, Father Agostino Cozzolino distinguished himself through his ministry to the most destitute in the suburbs of Pon…
Saints Calendar
November 2nd
8 saints celebrated
Arnaldo Canepa
Arnaldo Canepa (1882-1966) was an Italian layperson, founder of the Centro Oratori Romani (COR), dedicated to the Christian education of chi…
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
Instituted by Saint Odilo of Cluny and extended to the universal Church, this day is dedicated to the relief of the souls in Purgatory. Thro…
Margaret of Lorraine
Duchess of Alençon who became a Poor Clare, Margaret of Lorraine (1463-1521) was a French widow and religious sister known for her charity a…
Saint Nectarius (Victorinus)
The first known Bishop of Poitiers from 290, Nectarius (often identified with Victorinus) was likely of Eastern origin. An ecclesiastical wr…
Pius of Saint Aloysius
Pius of Saint Aloysius (Luigi Campidelli, 1868-1889) was a young Italian Passionist religious who died of tuberculosis at 21 and was beatifi…
Sílvia Cardoso Ferreira da Silva
Sílvia Cardoso Ferreira da Silva (1882-1950) was a Portuguese layperson, known as the "Apostle of Charity," who dedicated her life and fortu…
Venanzio Maria Quadri
A religious of the Order of Servites of Mary, Venanzio Maria Quadri offered himself as a victim of love following the example of Saint Thérè…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on November 2nd?
On November 2nd, the Church notably celebrates: Agostino Cozzolino, Arnaldo Canepa, Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, Margaret of Lorraine, Saint Nectarius (Victorinus), Pius of Saint Aloysius, Sílvia Cardoso Ferreira da Silva and Venanzio Maria Quadri.