Saint of the Day

Saint Guy of Anderlecht (c. 950–1012), was a Belgian Christian hermit and pilgrim known for his humble and devout life. He lived during the early Middle Ages and is considered a patron saint of Anderlecht, Belgium. Guy worked as a shepherd and often visited the shrine of Saint Medard in France. He is believed to […]

John Gabriel Perboyre (1802 – 11 September 1840), was a French Vincentian priest known for his missionary work in China during the 19th century. He entered the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) and was ordained a priest in 1835. Perboyre’s strong commitment to his faith led him to volunteer for the dangerous missionary work in

St. Nicholas of Tolentino (c. 1246 – September 10, 1305), was an Italian Augustinian friar and mystic known for his humility, piety, and miraculous abilities. He entered the Augustinian Order at a young age and dedicated his life to a rigorous life of prayer, penance, and service to others. Nicholas was believed to have possessed

Saint Kieran (or Ciarán) of Clonmacnoise (c. 516 – c. 549), was an Irish monk and the founder of the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise in County Offaly. He is considered one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, a group of early Irish saints who played a significant role in spreading Christianity across the country. Ciarán

The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on September 8th, commemorates the birth of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, in the Catholic Church. While not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, this feast has been a part of Christian tradition since ancient times. Mary’s birth is seen as a sign of

Blessed Ralph Corbie (25 March 1598 – 7 September 1644), was an English Catholic priest during a time of intense religious persecution in England. He trained for the priesthood in Douai, France, due to the restrictions on Catholic education in England. After his ordination, he returned to England and ministered to Catholics in secret, risking

Saint Magnus of Füssen, whose feast day is celebrated on September 6th, was an early Christian missionary and martyr in Germany. Born in the 7th century, he is associated with spreading Christianity in the region of Bavaria. Magnus was known for his dedication to the faith and his efforts to convert pagans to Christianity. He

Saint Teresa of Calcutta, commonly known as Mother Teresa, was a Roman Catholic nun and missionary renowned for her compassionate work with the poor and marginalized. Born in 1910 in Skopje, now part of North Macedonia, she joined the Sisters of Loreto and later founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950. Mother Teresa dedicated her

Saint Rosalia (1130–1166), was a hermit and mystic who lived during the 12th century in Sicily, Italy. She was a member of the noble Sinibaldi family but chose to withdraw from her privileged life to live as a hermit in a cave on Mount Pellegrino near Palermo. Rosalia dedicated herself to a life of prayer,

Pope Saint Gregory the Great (c. 540 – 12 March 604), was a pivotal figure in the history of the Catholic Church. He served as Pope from 590 until his death in 604. Gregory was a scholar, theologian, and diplomat, and his papacy laid the foundation for the medieval papal authority. He is known for