Saint of the Day

The Feast of the Birth of St. John the Baptist, also known as the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, is celebrated on June 24th each year in the liturgical calendar. The feast commemorates the birth of St. John the Baptist, who was the cousin of Jesus Christ and played a significant role in preparing […]

St. Joseph Cafasso (15 January 1811 – 23 June 1860), was an Italian priest. Born into a humble family, he demonstrated exceptional intelligence and piety from a young age. Joseph was ordained a priest and became a renowned preacher, known for his ability to touch the hearts of his listeners and lead them to conversion.

St. Thomas More (7 February 1478 – 6 July 1535), was an English lawyer, statesman, and martyr. He held several important positions in the English government, including Lord Chancellor, and was known for his integrity, intelligence, and deep commitment to his Catholic faith. More opposed King Henry VIII’s separation from the Catholic Church and his

St. Aloysius Gonzaga (9 March 1568 – 21 June 1591), was an Italian Jesuit and patron saint of youth. Born into a noble family, he was destined for a life of privilege, but his encounter with the teachings of St. Charles Borromeo and the Jesuits inspired him to pursue a life of holiness. Aloysius joined

Blessed Margareta Ebner (1291 – 20 June 1351), a German mystic and Dominican tertiary, lived in the 14th century. Born into a noble family, she entered the Dominican convent of Maria Medingen at a young age. Margareta experienced profound mystical experiences and received divine revelations, which she recorded in her spiritual writings. She emphasized the

St. Romuald (c. 951 – 19 June, c. 1027 AD), was an Italian monk and founder of the Camaldolese Order. Born into a noble family, he experienced a profound conversion after witnessing the murder of a relative. Romuald entered a Benedictine monastery but soon felt called to a more solitary and contemplative life. He embarked

Bl. Osanna Andreasi (17 January 1449 – 18 June 1505), also known as Osanna of Mantua, was an Italian mystic and Dominican tertiary who lived in the 15th century. Born into a noble family in Mantua, she dedicated her life to prayer, penance, and serving others. Osanna experienced mystical visions from a young age and

St. Albert Chmielowski (20 August 1845 – 25 December 1916), also known as Brother Albert, was a Polish painter and the founder of the Albertine Brothers and Sisters, a religious congregation dedicated to serving the poor and marginalized. Born in 1845, he initially pursued a career as an artist, gaining recognition for his talent. However,

St. Benno of Meissen (c. 1010 – 16 June 1106), also known as Bishop Benno, was a 12th-century German bishop and patron saint of the city of Meissen. Born into a noble family, he dedicated himself to a life of piety and pursued studies in theology and canon law. Benno was appointed as the bishop

St. Germaine Cousin (1579–1601) was a French shepherdess who is revered as a patron saint of abuse victims and the disabled. Born into a poor family in Pibrac, France, Germaine faced neglect and mistreatment from her family due to her physical deformities. Despite her hardships, she remained steadfast in her faith, finding solace in her