Alfredo Obviar
Alfredo Obviar (1889-1978) was a Filipino bishop, founder of the Congregation of the Missionary Catechists of Saint Therese, recognized as v…
Saints Calendar
October 1st
15 saints celebrated
Saint Bavo, Count of Hesbaye
A noble Count of Hesbaye with a violent temperament, Bavo converted after the death of his wife under the influence of Saint Amand. He distr…
Bernardino Piccinelli
A priest of the Order of Servites of Mary and auxiliary bishop of Ancona, the Venerable Bernardino Piccinelli distinguished himself by his h…
Cecilia Eusepi
Cecilia Eusepi (1910-1928) was a young Italian layperson, a member of the Third Order of the Servants of Mary. Following the little way of S…
Délia Tétreault
Délia Tétreault (1865-1941) is the foundress of the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, the first Canadian congregation dedicat…
Saint Dodon of Wallers
Born near Laon and entrusted from childhood to Saint Uramar, Dodon became abbot of the monastery of Walers-en-Fagne in the 8th century. Reno…
José María Amigó Ferrer
Spanish Capuchin bishop and founder of the Tertiary Capuchin Sisters and the Tertiary Capuchin Friars (Amigonians), dedicated to the educati…
Juan de Palafox y Mendoza
Juan de Palafox y Mendoza (1600-1659) was a Spanish bishop, reformer, writer, and protector of the indigenous people in Mexico, beatified in…
Luigi Maria Monti
Founder of the Congregation of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception, Luigi Maria Monti dedicated his life to the care of the sick and the e…
Venerable Magdalene of Japan
A young 17th-century Japanese Dominican tertiary, Magdeleine dedicated herself to God after the martyrdom of her parents. After a life as a …
Maria Carmelina Leone
Maria Carmelina Leone (1923-1940) was a young Italian layperson from Palermo, a member of Catholic Action, declared Venerable in 1997.
Saint Remigius (Apostle of the Franks)
Born miraculously in Laon, Saint Remi became Archbishop of Reims at age 22. He is famous for converting and baptizing King Clovis and three …
Suzanne Aubert
Suzanne Aubert (1835-1926) was a French religious sister, foundress of the Sisters of Compassion in New Zealand, recognized for her dedicati…
Thérèse of Lisieux
A French Carmelite who died at 24, Thérèse of Lisieux taught the "little way" of spiritual childhood. Canonized in 1925, she is a patron sai…
Tomás Morales Pérez
A Spanish Jesuit priest, Tomás Morales Pérez dedicated his life to the spiritual formation and apostolate of the laity, founding several ins…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on October 1st?
On October 1st, the Church notably celebrates: Alfredo Obviar, Saint Bavo, Count of Hesbaye, Bernardino Piccinelli, Cecilia Eusepi, Délia Tétreault, Saint Dodon of Wallers, José María Amigó Ferrer and Juan de Palafox y Mendoza.