64 Martyrs of Vietnam (Tonkin)
Group of 64 martyrs (54 Vietnamese and 10 European missionaries) beatified in 1900 by Pope Leo XIII, who witnessed to th…
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Pius IX
Évêque d'Imola (Mgr Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti) qui lui a donné la confirmation
101 saints linked
Adolph Kolping
German priest (1813-1865), founder of the Kolping Society for the support and training of young workers.
Agnes of Bohemia
A princess of Bohemia, Agnes refused royal marriages to dedicate herself to the poor. She founded the Hospital of Saint …
Agostino Roscelli
An Italian priest of the Diocese of Genoa, Augustine Roscelli (1818-1902) dedicated himself to the poor, prisoners, and …
Saint Alphonsus Liguori
A brilliant lawyer in Naples, Alphonsus Liguori left the world after a judicial error to dedicate himself to God. Founde…
Blessed Andrew Bobola
A 17th-century Polish Jesuit, Andrew Bobola dedicated his life to the evangelization of Lithuania and the struggle again…
Angelo Ramazzotti
Bishop of Pavia and later Patriarch of Venice, Angelo Ramazzotti is the founder of the Lombard Seminary for Foreign Miss…
Anna Maria Fiorelli Lapini
Foundress of the congregation of the Poor Daughters of the Holy Stigmata of Saint Francis of Assisi (the Stigmatines), d…
Anthony Mary Claret
Catalan missionary and preacher, Archbishop of Santiago de Cuba and founder of the Congregation of Missionaries Sons of …
Antonio Rosmini
An Italian priest, philosopher, and theologian, Antonio Rosmini (1797-1855) was the founder of the Institute of Charity …
Blessed Bernardino of Feltre
A 15th-century Franciscan friar, Bernardino of Feltre overcame his small stature and shyness to become one of Italy's gr…
Bernardo Maria Clausi
An Italian religious of the Order of Minims, Bernardo Maria Clausi (1789-1849) was a sought-after spiritual advisor, clo…
Carlo Salerio
Carlo Salerio (1827-1870) was an Italian priest and PIME missionary, founder of the Institute of the Sisters of Reparati…
Saint Cassian of Imola
A Christian schoolmaster in Imola in the 4th century, Cassian was condemned by the governor to die at the hands of his o…
Saint Clare of Montefalco
An Italian Augustinian nun of the 13th century, Clare of Montefalco distinguished herself through a life of extreme aust…
Domenico Mazzarella
An Italian Alcantarine Franciscan priest, Domenico Mazzarella (in religion Modestino of Jesus and Mary) devoted himself …
Eladio Mozas Santamera
Spanish priest and founder of the congregation of the Josephite Sisters of the Holy Trinity, recognized as Venerable in …
Elisabeth Canori Mora
A Roman wife and mother, Elisabeth Canori Mora heroically lived through the trials of a difficult marriage. Having becom…
Émilie d'Oultremont
Émilie d'Oultremont (1818-1878), in religion Mother Mary of Jesus, was a Belgian widow and mother, foundress of the Soci…
Emmanuel d'Alzon
Emmanuel d'Alzon (1810-1880) was a French priest, founder of the Augustinians of the Assumption and the Oblates of the A…
Saint Ermelinde (Hermelinde)
Born into an illustrious family of Brabant, Ermelinde dedicated her life to God from childhood, refusing marriage to liv…
Federico Albert
An Italian priest and court chaplain, Federico Albert founded numerous educational works in Lanzo Torinese and the congr…
Fr. Henri-François de Paule Tempier
Father Tempier was the first companion of Saint Eugene de Mazenod in the founding of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. An …
Francesco Faà di Bruno
Francesco Faà di Bruno (1825-1888) was an Italian priest, mathematician, and founder of social works, beatified by John …
Francesco Saverio Petagna
Bishop of Castellammare di Stabia and founder of the Congregation of the Victims of the Sacred Hearts, Francesco Saverio…
Franz-Josef Rudigier
Bishop of Linz from 1853 to 1884, Franz-Josef Rudigier distinguished himself by his pastoral zeal, his defense of the li…
Frederic Baraga
A Slovenian missionary in the United States, nicknamed the "Snowshoe Priest," Frederic Baraga evangelized the Native Ame…
Gaetano Errico
Gaetano Errico (1791-1860), a Neapolitan priest and founder of the congregation of the Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts…
Saint Gerard (Gere) of Lunel
A nobleman from Lunel born in the 13th century, Gérard renounced his titles to live as a hermit at the Pont du Gard with…
Saint Germaine Cousin (Shepherdess of Pibrac)
Born infirm in Pibrac near Toulouse, Germaine Cousin lived a life as a shepherdess marked by poverty and the mistreatmen…
Gesualdo Melacrino
Gesualdo Melacrino (1725-1803) was an Italian Capuchin friar, nicknamed the "Apostle of Calabria," recognized as Venerab…
Giacomo Cusmano
An Italian priest and physician, Giacomo Cusmano dedicated his life to the most destitute in Palermo by founding the Boc…
Giovanni Battista Scalabrini
Bishop of Piacenza and founder of the Missionaries of St. Charles (Scalabrinians), Giovanni Battista Scalabrini (1839-19…
Giovanni Tavelli
Giovanni Tavelli (1386-1446), Bishop of Ferrara and member of the Order of Jesuates, distinguished himself by his charit…
Giuseppe Baldo
A priest of the Diocese of Verona and pastor of Ronco all'Adige, Giuseppe Baldo dedicated himself to the poor and the si…
Giuseppe Bedetti
An Italian priest devoted to the poor and marginalized, Giuseppe Bedetti was the founder of the night schools in Bologna…
Giuseppe Benedetto Dusmet
A Benedictine cardinal and Archbishop of Catania, Blessed Giuseppe Benedetto Dusmet (1818-1894) is famous for his heroic…
Giuseppe Dal Vago
Italian Franciscan priest (1822-1895), Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor, he was a great restorer of the Ord…
Hyacinthe-Marie Cormier
French Dominican priest, 76th Master General of the Order of Preachers, he reorganized the College of Saint Thomas in Ro…
The Immaculate Conception of the Most Holy Virgin
On December 8, 1854, Pope Pius IX solemnly defined the dogma of the Immaculate Conception in St. Peter's Basilica. This …
Januarius Maria Sarnelli
An 18th-century Italian Redemptorist priest and companion of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, he distinguished himself through h…
John Bosco
Piedmontese priest (1815-1888), founder of the Society of Saint Francis de Sales (Salesians) and the Daughters of Mary H…
John Duns Scotus
John Duns Scotus (1266-1308), nicknamed the Subtle Doctor, is a Scottish Franciscan theologian and philosopher, famous f…
Blessed John Grande (the Sinner)
Born in Andalusia in 1546, Jean Grandé dedicated his life to the service of the poor, prisoners, and the sick, first as …
Saint Josaphat Kuntsevych (John)
Born John in Volhynia, he became a Basilian monk under the name Josaphat in Vilna before being appointed Archbishop of P…
José Antonio Plancarte y Labastida
The Venerable José Antonio Plancarte y Labastida (1840-1898) was a Mexican priest, founder of the Daughters of Mary Imma…
Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph, foster father of the Savior and spouse of Mary, saw his devotion develop gradually from the East to the We…
Karolina Gerhardinger
Karolina Gerhardinger (1797-1879), in religion Maria Theresia of Jesus, was a Bavarian religious sister and foundress of…
Leo Dehon
Leo Dehon (1843-1925) was a French priest, founder of the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Deho…
Saint Leonard of Port Maurice
An 18th-century Franciscan friar, Leonard of Port Maurice was one of the greatest missionaries in Italy. Founder of the …
Louis-Antoine-Rose Ormières Lacase
French priest and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Guardian Angel, dedicated to the education of rural …
Luigi Maria Monti
Founder of the Congregation of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception, Luigi Maria Monti dedicated his life to the care o…
Luigi Scrosoppi
An Italian priest from Udine and Oratorian of Saint Philip Neri, Luigi Scrosoppi (1804-1884) dedicated his life to orpha…
Luigi Sodo
Luigi Sodo (1811-1895) was an Italian bishop renowned for his pastoral charity, doctrinal firmness, and dedication to th…
Marco Morelli
Italian priest and founder of the congregation of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of the Agonizing Jesus.
Blessed Margaret Colonna
Born into the noble Roman Colonna family in the 13th century, Marguerite refused a prestigious marriage to dedicate hers…
Maria Angela Astorch
A Spanish Capuchin Poor Clare nun and great mystic, Maria Angela Astorch (1592-1665) is known as the "mystic of the brev…
María Benita Arias
Foundress of the congregation of the Servants of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in Argentina, María Benita Arias dedicat…
Maria Caterina Troiani
Italian religious sister and founder of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, she dedicated…
Maria Clara of the Child Jesus
Portuguese Blessed (1843-1899), foundress of the Congregation of the Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters of the Immaculate Co…
Maria Cristina of Savoy
Queen of the Two Sicilies nicknamed the "Reginella Santa," Maria Cristina of Savoy distinguished herself by her immense …
Maria Elena Bettini
An Italian religious sister of the 19th century, Maria Elena Bettini is the foundress of the congregation of the Daughte…
Maria Merkert
Maria Luisa Merkert (1817-1872) was a Polish religious sister, co-founder and first Superior General of the Congregation…
Maria Rosa Teresa Gay Tibau
Foundress of the Institute of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Girona, Maria Rosa Teresa Gay Tibau dedicated her life to t…
Maria Teresa Lega
Maria Teresa Lega (1812-1890) was an Italian religious sister, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Fa…
Blessed Mariana de Jesús (de Paredes y Flores)
Born in Quito in the 17th century, Marianne of Jesus dedicated herself from childhood to a life of extreme austerities a…
Mariana de Jesús de Paredes
Ecuadorian mystic (1618-1645), recluse and Franciscan tertiary nicknamed the "Lily of Quito", who offered herself as a v…
Marie-Anne Blondin
Foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Anne in Quebec, Esther Blondin (Mother Marie-Anne) dedicated herse…
Marie-Anne Rivier
In 1796, Marie-Anne Rivier founded the Congregation of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary in Thueyts for the educat…
Blessed Mary Mancini of Pisa
A Dominican nun in Pisa in the 15th century, Marie Mancini distinguished herself by her zeal for the strict observance o…
Blessed Mary of the Angels
Born into the Turinese nobility, Maria Anna Fontanella entered the Carmel of Turin under the name Mary of the Angels aft…
Mary Ward
Mary Ward (1585-1645) was an English religious sister, foundress of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), and…
Matilda of the Sacred Heart
Spanish Blessed, foundress of the congregation of the Daughters of Mary, Mother of the Church, devoted to Eucharistic ad…
Saint Maur of Pécs
A monk at the Abbey of Saint Martin, Maur was noted by King Saint Stephen and his son Emeric for his angelic purity and …
Melchior de Marion Brésillac
Melchior de Marion Brésillac (1813-1859) was a French bishop, founder of the Society of African Missions (SMA), declared…
The Most Holy Virgin (Immaculate Conception)
The feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the unique privilege of the Virgin Mary, conceived without the stain o…
Nunzio Sulprizio
Nunzio Sulprizio (1817-1836) was a young Italian layperson, an orphan who suffered abuse, who offered his sufferings fro…
Our Lady of Avenieres
The sanctuary of Notre-Dame d'Avénières in Laval was founded by Guy II, Lord of Laval, after he was miraculously saved f…
Our Lady of Good Help (Compiègne)
The sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours in Compiègne was founded in 1637 by Father Boniface, a Capuchin, following a …
Our Lady of La Salette
On September 19, 1846, the Virgin Mary appeared to two young shepherds, Maximin and Mélanie, on the mountain of La Salet…
Our Lady of Liesse
Marian sanctuary founded in the 14th century by three Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem following a miracle. A major pi…
Our Lady of Lights
In 1661, a landowner from Goult was healed of a twelve-year infirmity after seeing a mysterious light in the ruins of a …
Saint Paul of the Cross (Paul-Francis)
Born in Italy at the end of the 17th century, Paul of the Cross founded the Congregation of the Passionists dedicated to…
Saint Philip and Saint James the Less
This text recounts the historical discovery of the bodies of the apostles Philip and James the Less on January 15, 1873,…
Blessed Pierre Cambian de Ruffie
A Dominican friar appointed inquisitor general in Piedmont in 1351, Pierre Cambian de Ruffie fought against the Albigens…
Pio Alberto del Corona
Pio Alberto del Corona (1837-1912) was an Italian Dominican bishop, founder of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters…
Reverend Father Muard
A 19th-century Burgundian priest, Jean-Baptiste Muard was an apostle of diocesan missions before founding the monastery …
Rita Lopes de Almeida
Rita Lopes de Almeida (1848-1913), in religion Rita Amada de Jesus, was a Portuguese religious sister and foundress of t…
Robert Spiske
A Polish priest and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Hedwig, Robert Spiske dedicated himself to the e…
Rosa Maria Benedetta Gattorno
Rosa Maria Benedetta Gattorno (1831-1900) was an Italian widow, foundress of the Daughters of Saint Anne, dedicated to a…
Savina Petrilli
Savina Petrilli (1851-1923) was an Italian religious sister, foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Poor of…
Simpliciano Maresca
Simpliciano Maresca (1827-1898), in religion Simplicien of the Nativity, was an Italian Franciscan priest and founder of…
Sister Mary of St. Peter
A 19th-century Carmelite nun of Tours, Sister Marie de Saint-Pierre received divine communications requesting the creati…
Sisto Riario Sforza
Cardinal-Archbishop of Naples, Sisto Riario Sforza distinguished himself by his heroic dedication to the poor and the si…
Stefano Bellesini
An Italian Augustinian priest (1774-1840), a great educator of poor youth in Trento and a devoted parish priest in Genaz…
Venerable Stephen Bellesini
An Augustinian religious born in Trent, Étienne Bellesini distinguished himself through his dedication to free education…
Teodora Campostrini
Teodora Campostrini (1788-1860) was the foundress of the congregation of the Minims of Charity of Our Lady of Sorrows in…
Teresa Rosa Ferdinanda de Saldanha
Foundress of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherine of Siena in Portugal, she dedicated her life t…
Thérèse of St. Augustine
Daughter of King Louis XV, Louise-Marie of France (Sister Thérèse of St. Augustine) left the court of Versailles to ente…
Tommaso Reggio
Archbishop of Genoa and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha, Blessed Tommaso Reggio was distinguish…
Zygmunt Szczęsny Feliński
Archbishop of Warsaw deported for twenty years to Russia after the 1863 uprising, founder of the Franciscan Sisters of t…