John Paul II
Karol Wojtyła, pope from 1978 to 2005 under the name John Paul II, the first Polish pope and a major figure of the 20th century, canonized o…
Patronage
Families
5 saints
Marie-Azélie Guérin Martin
Marie-Azélie Guérin, known as Zélie Martin (1831-1877), lace-maker of Alençon and mother of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, was canonized on Octob…
Maximilian Kolbe
A Polish Conventual Franciscan friar, Maximilian Kolbe founded the Militia of the Immaculata and the friary of Niepokalanów, before dying at…
Patrick Peyton
A priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross and a media pioneer, Father Patrick Peyton dedicated his life to promoting the family rosary.
Zdislava Berka
A Bohemian mother and Dominican tertiary, Saint Zdislava Berka dedicated her life to relieving the poor and the sick, founding several Domin…
Frequently asked questions
Who is the patron saint of Families?
The patron saints of Families include: John Paul II, Marie-Azélie Guérin Martin, Maximilian Kolbe, Patrick Peyton and Zdislava Berka.
Which saint should you pray to for Families?
For Families, you can pray to: John Paul II, Marie-Azélie Guérin Martin, Maximilian Kolbe, Patrick Peyton and Zdislava Berka.