Saint Cajetan of Thiene
A nobleman from Vicenza and doctor of law, Gaetano of Thiene founded the Order of Theatines in 1524 to reform the clergy through radical poverty and a…
First name and chronology
Gaetano
6 saints and blesseds bear the name Gaetano, between 1524 and 1963; the most famous is Saint Cajetan of Thiene, celebrated on August 7th.
Chronology of the name Gaetano
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1524-1547 Saint Cajetan of Thiene A nobleman from Vicenza and doctor of law, Gaetano of Thiene founded the Order of Theatines in 1524 to reform the clergy…
- 1823-1888 Gaetano Francesco Mauro Italian priest and founder of the Congregation of the Pious Rural Catechist Workers (Ardorini Missionaries), dedicated t…
- 1898-1963 Gaetano Catanoso A priest of the Archdiocese of Reggio Calabria and apostle of the devotion to the Holy Face, Gaetano Catanoso founded th…
- 1901-1936 Gaetano Clausellas Ballvé A Spanish priest and chaplain of an old-age home in Sabadell, Gaetano Clausellas Ballvé was murdered in hatred of the fa…
- 1905-1947 Gaetano Tantalo Italian priest (1905-1947) recognized as Righteous Among the Nations for hiding and protecting Jewish families under the…
- 1936-1937 Cayetano Giménez Martín and 15 companions (16) Group of sixteen martyrs of the Archdiocese of Granada (fourteen priests, one seminarian, and one layman) murdered in ha…
All records linked to Gaetano
Gaetano Francesco Mauro
Italian priest and founder of the Congregation of the Pious Rural Catechist Workers (Ardorini Missionaries), dedicated to the evangelization of rural …
Gaetano Catanoso
A priest of the Archdiocese of Reggio Calabria and apostle of the devotion to the Holy Face, Gaetano Catanoso founded the congregation of the Veronica…
Gaetano Clausellas Ballvé
A Spanish priest and chaplain of an old-age home in Sabadell, Gaetano Clausellas Ballvé was murdered in hatred of the faith during the Spanish Civil W…
Gaetano Tantalo
Italian priest (1905-1947) recognized as Righteous Among the Nations for hiding and protecting Jewish families under the Nazi occupation, proclaimed V…
Cayetano Giménez Martín and 15 companions (16)
Group of sixteen martyrs of the Archdiocese of Granada (fourteen priests, one seminarian, and one layman) murdered in hatred of the faith between 1936…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Gaetano's feast day?
The feast of Gaetano is celebrated on August 7th, in memory of Saint Cajetan of Thiene.
How many saints are named Gaetano?
6 saints and blesseds bear the name Gaetano, including Saint Cajetan of Thiene, Gaetano Catanoso, Cayetano Giménez Martín and 15 companions (16), Gaetano Clausellas Ballvé and Gaetano Francesco Mauro.
Who is the most famous saint named Gaetano?
The most famous saint named Gaetano is Saint Cajetan of Thiene (16th century).