Saint Norbert of Magdeburg
Noble by birth and a courtier to Emperor Henry IV, Norbert converted after being struck by lightning. In 1120, he founded the Premonstratensian Order …
First name and chronology
Norbert
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Norbert, between 1069 and 1959; the most famous is Saint Norbert, celebrated on June 6th.
Chronology of the name Norbert
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1069-1134 Saint Norbert of Magdeburg Noble by birth and a courtier to Emperor Henry IV, Norbert converted after being struck by lightning. In 1120, he founde…
- 1851-1911 Norberto Cassinelli An Italian Passionist priest, the Venerable Norberto Cassinelli was the spiritual director and guide of Saint Gabriel of…
- 1899-1959 John McAuliffe American religious of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and missionary in Uganda, nicknamed 'the man who always prays', d…
All records linked to Norbert
Norberto Cassinelli
An Italian Passionist priest, the Venerable Norberto Cassinelli was the spiritual director and guide of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, whose me…
John McAuliffe
American religious of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and missionary in Uganda, nicknamed 'the man who always prays', declared venerable in 2018.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Norbert's feast day?
The feast of Norbert is celebrated on June 6th, in memory of Saint Norbert.
How many saints are named Norbert?
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Norbert, including Saint Norbert, Norberto Cassinelli and John McAuliffe.
Who is the most famous saint named Norbert?
The most famous saint named Norbert is Saint Norbert (12th century).