Carlos Eraña Guruceta and 2 companions
Marianist religious and Spanish educators, Carlos Eraña Guruceta, Fidel Fuidio Rodríguez, and Jesús Hita Miranda were martyred in 1936 durin…
Saints Calendar
September 18th
8 saints celebrated
Daudi Okelo and Jildo Irwa
Daudi Okelo and Jildo Irwa were two young Ugandan catechists of the Acholi tribe, martyred in October 1918 in Paimol for their Christian fai…
Saint Ferreol (Forget)
A military tribune in Vienne in the 4th century, Ferréol was arrested for his Christian faith after sheltering Saint Julien of Brioude. Desp…
Francesco Paleari
Italian priest of the Little House of Divine Providence (Cottolengo), teacher, spiritual director, and renowned confessor in Turin, beatifie…
Saint Joseph of Cupertino (Joseph Desa)
Born in a stable in 1603, Joseph Desa became a Franciscan priest despite his intellectual difficulties, thanks to manifest divine protection…
María de la Purísima Salvat Romero
A Spanish religious sister and Mother General of the Sisters of the Company of the Cross, Saint María de la Purísima Salvat Romero dedicated…
Niklaus Wolf von Rippertschwand
A Swiss layman, father, farmer, and politician, Niklaus Wolf von Rippertschwand (1756-1832) dedicated himself to serving the sick and to pra…
Saint Thomas of Villanova (the Almoner)
Born in Castile in 1488, Thomas of Villanova was an Augustinian friar famous for his scholarship and immense charity. Having become Archbish…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on September 18th?
On September 18th, the Church notably celebrates: Carlos Eraña Guruceta and 2 companions, Daudi Okelo and Jildo Irwa, Saint Ferreol (Forget), Francesco Paleari, Saint Joseph of Cupertino (Joseph Desa), María de la Purísima Salvat Romero, Niklaus Wolf von Rippertschwand and Saint Thomas of Villanova (the Almoner).