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Thursday, September 3

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San Michele di Pagana di Rapallo, Genoa, Italy

Blessed Brigida of Jesus, also known as Birgitta Morello, Brigida Morello, and Brigida Morello Zancano, was born on 17 June 1610 in San Michele di Pagana di Rapallo, Genoa, Italy. She was the sixth of eleven children born into a deeply religious family.

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Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church

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Blessed Brigida Morello Zancano

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Pope Saint Gregory The Great

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Pope Saint Gregory the Great, also known as Gregory I, Gregory Dialogos, Gregory the Dialogist, Father of the Fathers…

Saint Vitalian of Capua

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Although the earliest written record of his life comes from a 12th-century manuscript found in the church library in…

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Saint Mansuetus of Toul

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His remarkable success in spreading the Christian faith throughout the region earned him the title of the Apostle of…

Saint Remaclus of Maastricht

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He grew up in close proximity to the royal court and received his education under the tutelage of Saint Sulpicius of…

Saint Abundus of Cordoba

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He is remembered for his unwavering faith and refusal to renounce Christianity, even in the face of intense persecution.

Saint Aigulphus of Lérins

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Born around 630 in Blois, France, Aigulphus dedicated his life to the service of God from an early age.

Saint Marinus

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He was born in the 5th century in the town of Albe, Dalmatia.

Saint Martiniano of Como

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While not much is known about his early life, the contributions he made to the Church and his significant role in the…

Saint Macanisius

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He was baptized as an infant by Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and went on to become a prominent figure in…

Saint Natalis of Casale

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While there is limited information available about his life, his commitment to spreading the teachings of the Catholic…

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Blesseds

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Blessed Dénise Leclerc

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She followed her calling and joined the congregation on March 4, 1959, taking the name Sister Bibiane.

Blessed Guala Of Brescia

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Blessed Guala of Brescia, also known as Guala of Roniis, Guala Romanoni, Guala of Bergamo, Walter, or Wilhelm, was a…

Blessed Manuel Galcerá Videllet

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He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, leaving a profound impact on those he encountered.

Blessed Teresa Of Ourem

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Blessed Teresa of Ourem, also known as Teresa of Portugal, was a renowned 13th-century nun who dedicated her life to the…

Blessed Baldomer Baró Riera

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He was born on September 29, 1903, in Tiurana, Lleida, Spain.

Blessed Archan Of Etting

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Blessed Archan of Etting, also known as Arch or Archus, was a renowned Catholic figure, most notably recognized as the…

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