Thursday
January 16, 2025
The profiles below are associated with this month and day as recurring feast observances. Their inclusion does not mean an event involving them occurred in 2025.
Saints
29 records
Saint Joseph VazSaintHe came from a devout Christian family of the Konkani Brahmin caste, being the third of six children born to Christopher Vaz and Maria de…Benaulim, Salcette, Goa, IndiaSaint Honoratus of ArlesSaintHe came from a noble family and was the son of a Roman consul.Northern GaulSaint Honoratus of FondiSaintHe lived in the sixth century and dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of the Catholic Church.FondiPope Saint Marcellus ISaintUnfortunately, very little is known about his life before he became Pope, as historical documents from that time have not survived the…Saint Titian of OderzoSaintHe received his education under the guidance of Bishop Floriano of Oderzo, who recognized his exceptional qualities and fostered his…Heraclea, ItalySaint Otto of MoroccoSaintHe was a faithful disciple of Saint Francis of Assisi and dedicated his life to spreading the Catholic faith among the Muslim population.MoroccoSaint Berardes of MoroccoSaint, Berardo of….Carbio, Umbria, ItalySaint Dana of LeucaSaintBorn in the 6th century in Vlora, Albania, little is known about his early life.Vlora, AlbaniaSaint Adjute of MoroccoSaintBorn in an unknown date and place, Saint Adjute became a fervent follower of Saint Francis of Assisi and joined the Franciscan order to…MoroccoSaint Peter of MoroccoSaintBorn in Sassari, Italy, Peter joined the Franciscans and followed in the footsteps of his spiritual mentor, Saint Francis of Assisi.MoroccoSaint Priscilla of RomeSaintShe was born in Rome and was married to a man named Manius Acilius Glabrio.RomeSaint HonoratSaintIn the rugged landscape of Provence, amidst the salt winds of the Mediterranean, a spiritual revolution took root on a solitary island.Saint Sigeberht of East AngliaSaintBorn in the 6th century in East Anglia, which is part of modern-day England, Sigeberht's life was shaped by his exile, his eventual rise to…East Anglia (part of modern England)Saint LeobazioSaintBorn in Lugdunense, Gaul (modern-day France), Leobazio dedicated his life to the pursuit of religious knowledge and the practice of…Saint Fursey of PéronneSaintHe came from a noble Irish family, and he was closely related to Saint Foillan and Saint Ultan of Péronne.Munster, IrelandSaint Melas of RhinocoluraSaintHis life and ministry were marked by steadfast faith and unwavering commitment to the Catholic Church.RhinocoluraSaint Valerius of SorrentoSaintBorn in the 5th century, he dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of the Catholic faith.SorrentoSaint TriveriusSaintHe is remembered as a hermit who lived near the monastery of Thérouanne and later made his home in Dombes, both located in Neustria, Gaul…Neustria, Gaul (in modern France)
Blesseds
7 records
Blessed Giuseppe Antonio ToviniBlessedHe was also the uncle and god-father of Blessed Mose Tovini.Cividate Camuno, Brescia, ItalyBlessed Gonzalo de AmaranteBlessedHe came from a wealthy and high-ranking family, but upon his ordination, he selflessly transferred his great wealth to his nephews.Arriconha, Tagilde, Vizela, PortugalBlessed Juana María Condesa LluchBlessedBlessed Juana Maria Condesa Lluch, also known as Joanna Maria Condesa Lluch, was born on 30 March 1862 in Valencia, Spain, into a wealthy…Valencia, SpainBlessed Joan of Bagno di RomagnaBlessedBorn in the town of Bagno di Romagna, Italy, she embraced the monastic life, finding profound spiritual fulfillment in the quiet, prayerful…Tuscany, ItalyBlessed Louisantoinerose Ormières LacaseBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and was ordained as a priest in the diocese of Carcassonne, France on 21 December 1833.Quillan, Aude, FranceBlessed Konrad Ii of MondseeBlessedBlessed Konrad II of Mondsee, also known as Konrad Bosinlother, Conrad, or Corrado, was born around the year 1100 in Trier, Germany.Trier, GermanyBlessed GiovannaBlessedBlessed Giovanna , Camaldolese virgin At Bagno di Romagna, Blessed Giovanna , virgin, who, welcomed into the Camaldolese Order, shone in the…
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