André Bessette
A Canadian religious of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Brother André is known for his devotion to Saint Joseph and the founding of Saint Joseph's Ora…
First name and chronology
Alfred
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Alfred, between 1882 and 1985; the most famous is André Bessette, celebrated on January 7th.
Chronology of the name Alfred
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1882-1937 André Bessette A Canadian religious of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Brother André is known for his devotion to Saint Joseph and the …
- 1889-1954 Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster A Benedictine cardinal and Archbishop of Milan, Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster was a devoted pastor, a great scholar of the …
- 1901-1936 Dionisio Pamplona Polo and 12 companions Dionisio Pamplona Polo and his 12 companions were Spanish Piarist religious, martyred in 1936 in hatred of the faith dur…
- 1913-1978 Alfredo Obviar Alfredo Obviar (1889-1978) was a Filipino bishop, founder of the Congregation of the Missionary Catechists of Saint Ther…
- 1920-1985 Hildebrand Gregori Abbot General of the Sylvestrine Benedictine Congregation and founder of the Congregation of the Benedictine Sisters of …
All records linked to Alfred
Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster
A Benedictine cardinal and Archbishop of Milan, Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster was a devoted pastor, a great scholar of the liturgy, and a protector of th…
Dionisio Pamplona Polo and 12 companions
Dionisio Pamplona Polo and his 12 companions were Spanish Piarist religious, martyred in 1936 in hatred of the faith during the Spanish Civil War and …
Alfredo Obviar
Alfredo Obviar (1889-1978) was a Filipino bishop, founder of the Congregation of the Missionary Catechists of Saint Therese, recognized as venerable i…
Hildebrand Gregori
Abbot General of the Sylvestrine Benedictine Congregation and founder of the Congregation of the Benedictine Sisters of Reparation of the Holy Face, t…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Alfred's feast day?
The feast of Alfred is celebrated on January 7th, in memory of André Bessette.
How many saints are named Alfred?
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Alfred, including André Bessette, Dionisio Pamplona Polo and 12 companions, Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster, Alfredo Obviar and Hildebrand Gregori.
Who is the most famous saint named Alfred?
The most famous saint named Alfred is André Bessette (20th century).