Agostino Ernesto Castrillo
An Italian Franciscan bishop (1904-1955), Agostino Ernesto Castrillo distinguished himself by his heroic pastoral dedication during the war …
Saints Calendar
October 16th
17 saints celebrated
Saint Aurelia (Daughter of France)
Presumed daughter of Hugh Capet, Aurelia fled the French court to escape a forced marriage. She took refuge in Regensburg with Saint Wolfgan…
Saint Baldwin (Baudoin)
Brother of Saint Anstrude and son of Saint Salaberga, Baudouin was an archdeacon of Laon in the 7th century. Known for his integrity and def…
Benigna Victim of Jesus
A Brazilian religious sister of the Congregation of the Auxiliary Sisters of Our Lady of Piety, Sister Benigna Victim of Jesus dedicated her…
Saint Berchaire of Aquitaine
A 7th-century Aquitanian nobleman, Berchaire was a disciple of Saint Nivard before becoming the founding abbot of Hautvillers and Montier-en…
Saint Bertrand of Comminges
A former soldier who became Archdeacon of Toulouse and then Bishop of Comminges in the 12th century, Bertrand rebuilt his cathedral and gove…
Saint Dulcide of Agen
A nobleman of Gaul and disciple of Saint Phébade, Dulcide became Bishop of Agen in the 5th century. He protected his flock against barbarian…
Saint Gall of Ireland
An Irish monk and disciple of Saint Columbanus, Gall participated in the evangelization of Gaul and Switzerland in the 7th century. After de…
Gerard Majella
An Italian Redemptorist lay brother who died at twenty-nine in 1755 with a reputation for holiness, Gerard Majella was beatified in 1893 and…
Saint Gratus
A Roman nobleman who renounced his possessions, Saint Grat settled in Rouergue with his companion Ansute to lead a life of austerity and pra…
Jean-Baptiste Berthier
Jean-Baptiste Berthier (1840-1908) was a French La Salette missionary priest and founder of the Congregation of the Missionaries of the Holy…
Margaret Mary Alacoque
A nun of the Visitation at Paray-le-Monial, Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690) received the great apparitions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus a…
Marguerite d'Youville
A Canadian widow who became the foundress of the Sisters of Charity of Montreal, known as the Grey Nuns, Marguerite d'Youville was the first…
Miquel Costa i Llobera
Spanish priest and poet from Mallorca, Miquel Costa i Llobera is a major figure in Catalan literature, recognized as Venerable by the Cathol…
Saint Mommolin of Constance
A monk of Luxeuil and chancellor to Clotaire II, Mommolin became the first abbot of Sithiu before succeeding Saint Eligius to the see of Noy…
Saint Soline
Born into a wealthy family in Poitou in the 1st century, Soline dedicated herself to God after being baptized by Saint Martial. To escape a …
Thevarparampil Kunjachan
Priest of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church and tireless apostle to the Dalits in India, known as Kunjachan.
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on October 16th?
On October 16th, the Church notably celebrates: Agostino Ernesto Castrillo, Saint Aurelia (Daughter of France), Saint Baldwin (Baudoin), Benigna Victim of Jesus, Saint Berchaire of Aquitaine, Saint Bertrand of Comminges, Saint Dulcide of Agen and Saint Gall of Ireland.