Saint Basilissa of Galatia
Saint Elbod of Bangor
Saint Diogène of Arras
Blessed Bronislaw Komorowski
Saint Benevenuto Scotivoli of Osimo
Our Lady of Sorrows of Castelpetroso
Saint Octavian of Carthage
Saint Darerca
Saint Saturninus The Martyr
Blessed Clemens August Von Galen
Saint Basil of Ancyra
Saint Trien of Killelga
Blessed Françoislouis Chartier
Saint Callinica of Galatia
Saint Avitus of Périgord
Saint Paul of Narbonne
Blessed Hugolinus Zefferini
Saint Epaphroditus of Terracina
Sunday, March 22
Lent
Luna Crescens
Saint Nicholas Owen
16th century Oxford, England
Saint Nicholas Owen, also known as John Owen or Little John, was born in the 16th century in Oxford, England. He came from a family that was deeply committed to the persecuted Catholic Church, with two of his brothers becoming priests and another working as a printer of underground Catholic books.
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Lent
— Fifth Sunday of Lent
Saint Basilissa of Galatia
She is celebrated as a martyr for her devotion to visiting a
Saint Elbod of Bangor
Born in mid-8th century Wales, little is known about his early life
Saint Diogène of Arras
He worked tirelessly in the area of modern Arras, France, spreading the teachings of Christianity and esta
Blessed Bronislaw Komorowski
He was one of eleven children born to his parents.
Saint Benevenuto Scotivoli of Osimo
He was a devoted follower of the Catholic faith and dedicated his life to the service of God a
Our Lady of Sorrows of Castelpetroso
The origins of this devotion can be traced back to a series of apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to two young...
Saints
Saint Octavian of Carthage
Born into a devout Christian family, Octavian dedicated his life to the service of God and became known for
Saint Darerca
She was the sister of Saint Patrick, the renowned Apostle of Ireland, and played an instrumental role in spreading the...
Saint Saturninus The Martyr
His life and martyrdom are shrouded in historical uncertainty, but his faith and courage continue to i
Saint Basil of Ancyra
He lived during a time of great theological controversies in the Church and played a significant role in defe
Saint Trien of Killelga
He was born in Ireland, the son of Ded mc Luchtae of Cell Elge.
Saint Callinica of Galatia
Although not much is known about her early life, she became well-known for her unwavering
Saint Avitus of Périgord
He was captured during the Battle of Vouillé and taken as a prisoner to Paris, France.
Saint Paul of Narbonne
Born in an unknown date, he was ordained as a priest in Rome, Italy, and soon after felt a str
Blesseds
Blessed Clemens August Von Galen
He came from one of the oldest German noble families and felt a deep connection to his homeland throughout his
Blessed Françoislouis Chartier
He was born on 6 June 1752 in the village of Marigné, located in the
Blessed Hugolinus Zefferini
However, due to civil strife, his family was forced to flee Cortona for Mantua when Hugolinus
Blessed Lukarda Of Oberweimar
Blessed Lukarda of Oberweimar, also known as Lukarda of Erfurt, Lukardis, Lucardis, or Lutgarda, was a Cistercian nun...
Blessed Marian Górecki
At the age of 17, he joined the army to fight in the Polish-Bolshevik war.
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Blessed François Chartier
Do not be afraid of holiness. It will take away none of your energy, vitality or joy. On the contrary, you will become what the Father had in mind when he created you, and you will be faithful to your deepest self.
— Gaudete et Exsultate, 32
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