Sunday
March 8
Saints
32 records
Saint Stephen of ObazineSaintFrom an early age, he displayed great piety and a strong desire to serve God.Limousin, France
Saint John of GodSaintHis early life was spent working as a shepherd in the Castile region of Spain.Montemoro Novo, Evora, Portugal
Saint Theophylact of NicomediaSaintNot much is known about his early life, but historical documents suggest that he immigrated to Constantinople and became a student of Saint…Asian
Saint Felix of BurgundySaintBorn in the late 6th century in Burgundy, France, he embarked on a spiritual journey that would leave an enduring legacy in the history of…Burgundy, France
Saint HumphroySaintIn the annals of the Church, few figures shine as brightly as those who shepherd their flocks through the darkest of times.
Saint Faustino de la Encarnación Míguez GonzálezSaintIn the quiet resilience of Spanish religious life, one particular priest stands out not for a dramatic conversion or a singular miracle,…
Saint Provinus of ComoSaintHe was born in Gaul, which is modern-day France, and little is known about his early life.Gaul (modern France)
Saint Liberius of AchadboSaintTradition holds that Liberius led a life of recklessness and sinfulness in his youth, but later underwent a transformative conversion…Achadbo
Saint Humphrey of PrümSaintBorn on the banks of the Meuse River, his life was marked with unwavering dedication to his faith and tireless service to the Church.On the banks of the Meuse River
Saint Derwe of CamborneSaintShe is recognized as a martyr for her unwavering faith.Ireland, possibly in the area of Kildare
Saint RhianSaintHe was born in the 5th century, and his life and spiritual contributions have left an indelible mark on the Catholic faith.Wales
Saint Beoadh of ArdcarneSaintHe is celebrated as the sixth-century bishop of Ardcarne, which is located in what is now Roscommon, Ireland.Irish
Saint Litifredus of PaviaSaintBorn in an unknown year, he dedicated his life to serving God and his community, eventually becoming the Bishop of Pavia, Italy, in the…Pavia
Saint Arianus of AlexandriaSaintHe lived in the third century and served as the governor of Thebes, Egypt.Alexandria
Saint Pontius of CarthageSaintBorn in Carthage, North Africa, he served as a deacon in the local church community.Carthage
Saint Jón Helgi ÖgmundarsonSaintHe was born in 1052 and died in 1121 of natural causes.
Saint Apollonius of AntinoëSaintAlthough little is known about his early life, his extraordinary act of faith and self-sacrifice has made him an inspiration for Christians…Antinoë
Blesseds
7 records
Blessed Carlo CatalanoBlessedBorn in Spain, his exact birth date is not known, but it is believed that he was born in the early 1300s.Spain
Blessed Gerard Of ClairvauxBlessedBlessed Gerard of Clairvaux, also known by various names such as Gerard of Chiaravalle, Gerardus de Clara Valle, Gerardo, Géraud, Geraldo,…Lombardy (in modern northern Italy)
Blessed Bernardo MontagudoBlessedHe served as the Bishop of Zaragoza, Spain.
Blessed Arnulf Of SaintpèreenvalléeBlessedBlessed Arnulf of Saint-Père-en-Vallée, also known as Arnulf of Chartres, Arnolfo, Arnoul, Arnulfus, or Arnulphus, was a renowned…France
Blessed Ioachim KuroemonBlessedHe lived during a period of intense persecution against Christians in Japan, which led to his martyrdom and subsequent beatification by the…Aki (part of modern Hiroshima), Japan
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