Saint Amable of Riom
A priest from Riom in the 5th century, Saint Amable was pastor of his native city before becoming precentor of the Cathedral of Clermont und…
Saints Calendar
October 18th
6 saints celebrated
Saint Andrew of Crete (the Calybite)
A Cretan monk of the 8th century, Andrew traveled to Constantinople to oppose the iconoclastic policy of Emperor Constantine Copronymus. Aft…
Francesco Caruso
Francesco Caruso (1879-1951) was an Italian priest, declared Venerable in 2020, recognized for his pastoral zeal, his ministry in the confes…
Saint Justus of Auxerre (Child)
A nine-year-old child from Auxerre, Just set out to free his enslaved uncle in Amiens following a divine vision. On the return journey, he w…
Mary Jane Wilson
Mary Jane Wilson (1840-1916), in religion Sister Mary of St. Francis, was an English-born religious, foundress in Madeira of the Congregatio…
Saint Refroy (Renfroie)
Daughter of Count Aldebert of Ostrevent and Saint Reine, Refroy was the first abbess of the monastery of Denain founded in 764, where she le…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on October 18th?
On October 18th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Amable of Riom, Saint Andrew of Crete (the Calybite), Francesco Caruso, Saint Justus of Auxerre (Child), Mary Jane Wilson and Saint Refroy (Renfroie).