Andrea Maria Borello
A lay brother of the Society of Saint Paul, the Venerable Andrea Maria Borello (1916-1948) sanctified his humble work as a shoemaker and off…
Saints Calendar
September 4th
14 saints celebrated
Saint Babylas of Antioch
The twelfth Bishop of Antioch after Saint Peter, Babylas distinguished himself by his priestly firmness in imposing public penance on Empero…
Blessed Catherine of Racconigi
A Dominican mystic from Piedmont, Catherine of Racconigi lived a life of austerity and visions from childhood. Marked by the stigmata and a …
Dina Bélanger
Dina Bélanger (1897-1929), in religion Sister Marie Sainte-Cécile-de-Rome, was a Canadian religious sister, musician, and mystic of the Reli…
Francesca Lancellotti
Francesca Lancellotti (1917-2008) was an Italian layperson, mother, and mystic, recognized as Venerable by the Catholic Church in 2023.
Giuseppe Toniolo
An Italian Catholic economist and father of the Church's social doctrine, Giuseppe Toniolo worked for human dignity and Christian democracy.
Saint Joshua
Successor to Moses, Joshua led the Hebrews in the conquest of the Promised Land. He is famous for crossing the Jordan River on dry ground, c…
Saint Marcellus of Chalon
A priest from Lyon who miraculously escaped from prison under Marcus Aurelius, Marcel evangelized the banks of the Saône. After converting t…
Saint Marinus of Rab
A stonemason originally from Dalmatia, Marinus settled in Rimini to assist persecuted Christians before retiring as a hermit on Mount Titano…
Saint Moses
Saved from the waters of the Nile and raised in the court of Pharaoh, Moses was chosen by God to deliver the Hebrew people from slavery. Aft…
Nicolò Rusca
A priest and archpriest of Sondrio, Nicolò Rusca died a martyr in 1618 in Thusis after being tortured by radical Protestant factions. He was…
Robert Schuman
A French statesman and one of the founding fathers of the European Union, Robert Schuman lived his political commitment as a true lay aposto…
Saint Rosalie of Palermo
Descended from the royal blood of Charlemagne, Rosalie left the Sicilian court at the age of fourteen to live as a solitary in caves on the …
Saint Rose of Viterbo
Born in Viterbo in 1235, Rose dedicated herself to God from childhood and joined the Franciscan Third Order. She traveled through cities to …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on September 4th?
On September 4th, the Church notably celebrates: Andrea Maria Borello, Saint Babylas of Antioch, Blessed Catherine of Racconigi, Dina Bélanger, Francesca Lancellotti, Giuseppe Toniolo, Saint Joshua and Saint Marcellus of Chalon.