Saint Daniel (Merchant)
A German merchant established in Venice, Daniel balanced his commercial activities with a life of deep piety among the C…
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Saint Fazzio (Facio)
A goldsmith born in Verona in 1190, Fazzio distinguished himself by his piety and charity towards the poor of Cremona. A…
Maria de Lourdes Guarda
A Brazilian layperson paralyzed for nearly fifty years, she dedicated her life to the apostolate and the Christian Frate…
Maria del Carmen Albarracín Pascual
Spanish Claretian nun (1927-1946) recognized as Venerable, famous for her constant joy and faithfulness in small things …
María del Pilar Cimadevilla López-Dóriga
María del Pilar Cimadevilla López-Dóriga (1952-1962), known as Pilina, is a young Spanish layperson declared Venerable, …
María Josefa Segovia Morón
María Josefa Segovia Morón (1891-1957), nicknamed Pepita, was the first Director General of the Teresian Association. Sh…
Maria Orsola Bussone
Young Italian layperson involved in the Focolare movement, who died accidentally at the age of 15 and was declared Vener…
Marie-Azélie Guérin Martin
Marie-Azélie Guérin, known as Zélie Martin (1831-1877), lace-maker of Alençon and mother of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, wa…
Matt Talbot
A Dublin laborer who converted from severe alcoholism, Matt Talbot led a life of heroic asceticism, prayer, and charity.…
Matteo Farina
Young Italian layperson (1990-2009), apostle of joy among young people and nicknamed the "infiltrator of God," declared …
Saint Maximus of Asia
A merchant in Asia during the 3rd century, Maximus courageously confessed his Christian faith following the edicts of Em…
Miguel Mañara
A Spanish venerable layperson, Miguel Mañara (1627-1679) dedicated his life and fortune to the poor of Seville within th…
Montserrat Grases
Montserrat Grases (1941-1959) was a young Spanish layperson, a member of Opus Dei, declared Venerable by Pope Francis in…
Narcisa de Jesús
An Ecuadorian lay mystic, Narcisa de Jesús (1832-1869) led a life of intense prayer, penance, and charity toward the poo…
Nazju Falzon
A Maltese lay cleric, Nazju Falzon dedicated himself to teaching the catechism and providing spiritual guidance to Briti…
Nelson Santana
Nelson Santana, nicknamed Nelsinho, was a young Brazilian boy born in 1955 and died in 1964, recognized as Venerable for…
Nerino Cobianchi
An Italian layperson and father, Nerino Cobianchi (1945-1998) dedicated his life to serving the poor and refugees throug…
Blessed Nevolon
A 13th-century shoemaker from Faenza, Nevolon converted after a serious illness and dedicated himself to the poor. After…
Nunzio Sulprizio
Nunzio Sulprizio (1817-1836) was a young Italian layperson, an orphan who suffered abuse, who offered his sufferings fro…
Odette Vidal de Oliveira
Odette Vidal de Oliveira, known as Odetinha, was a young Brazilian girl born in 1931 and died in 1939, recognized as Ven…
Paolo Pio Perazzo
Paolo Pio Perazzo (1846-1911), nicknamed the "saintly railwayman," was an Italian layperson, Franciscan tertiary, and pi…
Pauline Jaricot
Pauline Jaricot (1799-1862) was a French laywoman, founder of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith and the Livin…
Pedro Herrero Rubio
Pedro Herrero Rubio (1904-1978) was a Spanish pediatrician from Alicante, recognized as Venerable for his heroic dedicat…
Saint Pepin of Landen
Duke of Brabant and Mayor of the Palace in the 7th century, Pepin of Landen was the wise and virtuous advisor to kings C…
Pier Giorgio Frassati
A young Italian layperson passionate about the mountains and committed to the poor, Pier Giorgio Frassati left his mark …
Pierre Goursat
A French layperson and founder of the Emmanuel Community, Pierre Goursat dedicated his life to adoration, compassion, an…
Pierre Goursat
A French layperson and founder of the Emmanuel Community, Pierre Goursat dedicated his life to adoration, compassion, an…
Pierre Toussaint
A former Haitian slave who became a highly sought-after hairdresser in New York, Pierre Toussaint dedicated his life and…
Práxedes Fernández García
Práxedes Fernández García (1886-1936) was a Spanish laywoman, mother, and widow, a member of the Third Order of Saint Do…
Quintino Sicuro
Quintino Sicuro (1920-1968) was an Italian priest and hermit, former member of the Financial Guard, recognized as venera…
Rafael Cordero
A Puerto Rican educator of humble origins, Rafael Cordero dedicated his life to the free education of poor children and …
Rosario Angelo Livatino
An upright and courageous Sicilian magistrate, Rosario Livatino was assassinated by the mafia in 1990. Recognized as a m…
Rosella Stàltari
Italian religious sister (1951-1974) of the congregation of the Daughters of Mary Most Holy Co-Redemptrix, declared Vene…
Salvo D'Acquisto
A Vice-Brigadier of the Italian Carabinieri, Salvo D'Acquisto falsely confessed to an attack to save 22 innocent civilia…
Sandra Sabattini
A young Italian fiancée and medical student, Sandra Sabattini (1961-1984) was passionately committed to the poorest and …
Santiago Masarnau Fernández
Santiago Masarnau Fernández (1805-1882) was a Spanish musician and layperson, founder of the Society of Saint Vincent de…
Satoko Kitahara
Satoko Kitahara (1929-1958), a Japanese convert from the aristocracy, dedicated herself to the ragpickers of the 'Ant Vi…
Sergio Bernardini
Italian layperson and father, declared Venerable in 2015 together with his wife Domenica Bedonni.
Sílvia Cardoso Ferreira da Silva
Sílvia Cardoso Ferreira da Silva (1882-1950) was a Portuguese layperson, known as the "Apostle of Charity," who dedicate…
Silvio Dissegna
Silvio Dissegna (1967-1979) was a young Italian layperson declared Venerable, known for his deep faith and the offering …
Takayama Ukon
Justo Takayama Ukon, nicknamed the "Samurai of Christ," was a 16th-century Japanese daimyo who chose exile and poverty r…
Teresa Luisa Gardi
Teresa Luisa Gardi (1769-1837) was an Italian laywoman, a member of the Third Order of Saint Francis, known for her life…
Teresa Manganiello
Teresa Manganiello (1849-1876) was an Italian layperson, Franciscan tertiary, and spiritual co-founder of the Congregati…
Uberto Mori
Uberto Mori (1926-1989) was an Italian engineer and business executive, a member of the Third Order of Saint Francis, re…
Victoire Rasoamanarivo
Malagasy layperson (1848-1894), she was the guardian of the Catholic faith in Madagascar during the exile of the mission…
Virginia Blanco Tardío
Virginia Blanco Tardío (1916-1990) was a Bolivian consecrated laywoman, a pioneer of religious education and a major fig…
Vittorio Trancanelli
An Italian physician and father, Vittorio Trancanelli balanced a brilliant career as a surgeon with the heroic care of d…
Zdislava Berka
A Bohemian mother and Dominican tertiary, Saint Zdislava Berka dedicated her life to relieving the poor and the sick, fo…