Saint of the Day for October 9: Saint Denis and Companions
Saint Denis and Companions’ Story: this martyr and patron of France is regarded as the first bishop of Paris. His…
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Saint of the Day, October 8: St Pelagia, virgin and martyr of Antioch
Pelagia was a 4th-century martyr of Antioch. We have some traces of this martyr saint thanks to St John Chrysostom…
Saint of the Day for October 7: Our Lady of the Rosary
The Story of Our Lady of the Rosary: Saint Pius V established this feast in 1573. The purpose was to thank God for…
Cardinal Martini and the mission: ten years after his death a meeting to…
A meeting for reflection and discussion on Cardinal Martini's spiritual and missionary legacy will be held at the…
Saint of The Day, October 6: Saint Bruno
Saint Bruno’s Story: Saint Bruno has the honor of having founded a religious order which, as the saying goes, has…
Saint of The Day, October 5: Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska’s Story: Saint Faustina’s name is forever linked to the annual feast of the Divine…
Saint of the Day for October 4: Saint Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis of Assisi’s Story: The patron saint of Italy, Francis of Assisi was a poor little man who astounded…
Saint of The Day, October 2: Feast of the Guardian Angels
The Story of the Feast of the Guardian Angels: perhaps no aspect of Catholic piety is as comforting to parents as…
Saint of The Day, October 1: Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux’s Story: “I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin…
Saint of the Day, September 30: Saint Jerome
Saint Jerome, September 30: most of the saints are remembered for some outstanding virtue or devotion which they…