Blessed Benvenuta Bojano of Friuli
Born into a noble family of Friuli in the 13th century, Benvenuta Bojano joined the Third Order of Saint Dominic. She distinguished herself …
Saints Calendar
October 29th
12 saints celebrated
Saint Bond (Baud)
Originally from Sens, Baud settled in Spain where, deceived by a demonic vision, he accidentally killed his parents, whom he mistook for adu…
Chiara Badano
A young Italian laywoman of the Focolare movement, Chiara Badano (1971-1990), nicknamed 'Chiara Luce', radiated through her faith and joyful…
Saint Ermelinde (Hermelinde)
Born into an illustrious family of Brabant, Ermelinde dedicated her life to God from childhood, refusing marriage to live as a recluse. Afte…
Gaetano Errico
Gaetano Errico (1791-1860), a Neapolitan priest and founder of the congregation of the Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, …
Saint Germain of Montfort
Born in Belgium in the 10th century, Germain was the tutor of Saint Bernard of Menthon before becoming a Benedictine monk at Savigny and the…
Giuseppe Beschin
An Italian Franciscan religious (1880-1952), Father Ignazio Beschin distinguished himself by his heroic charity, notably by protecting refug…
Maria Restituta Kafka
An Austrian Franciscan sister of Czech origin and a dedicated nurse, she opposed the Nazi regime by refusing to remove crucifixes from her h…
Pietro Uccelli
Pietro Uccelli (1874-1954) was an Italian Xaverian priest and missionary. After serving in China, he heroically dedicated himself to the poo…
Rosario Angelo Livatino
An upright and courageous Sicilian magistrate, Rosario Livatino was assassinated by the mafia in 1990. Recognized as a martyr in odium fidei…
Rosario Livatino
Rosario Livatino (1952-1990) was an upright Italian magistrate, murdered by the Sicilian mafia and beatified in 2021 as a martyr of justice …
Saint Salvius of Amiens
A founding monk at Montreuil-sur-Mer, Salve became Bishop of Amiens in the 7th century following a celestial designation. He built the Notre…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on October 29th?
On October 29th, the Church notably celebrates: Blessed Benvenuta Bojano of Friuli, Saint Bond (Baud), Chiara Badano, Saint Ermelinde (Hermelinde), Gaetano Errico, Saint Germain of Montfort, Giuseppe Beschin and Maria Restituta Kafka.