Sunday
March 22
Saints
22 records
Saint Nicholas OwenSaintMartyrHe came from a family that was deeply committed to the persecuted Catholic Church, with two of his brothers becoming priests and another…Oxford, England
Our Lady of Sorrows of CastelpetrosoSaintThe origins of this devotion can be traced back to a series of apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to two young shepherdesses, Serafina…Sorrows of Castelpetroso
Saint Octavian of CarthageSaintBorn into a devout Christian family, Octavian dedicated his life to the service of God and became known for his unwavering faith and…Carthage
Saint Epaphroditus of TerracinaSaintIt is believed that he may have been one of the Seventy Apostles, and also the Epaphroditus mentioned by Saint Paul the Apostle in the…Terracina
Saint LeaSaintIn the crowded chronicles of the early Church, where the names of the faithful often fade into the mists of antiquity, the testimony of a…
Saint Basilissa of GalatiaSaintShe is celebrated as a martyr for her devotion to visiting and comforting Christians who were imprisoned for their faith.Galatia
Saint Elbod of BangorSaintBorn in mid-8th century Wales, little is known about his early life, but he ultimately gained recognition for his important contributions…Wales
Saint Diogène of ArrasSaintHe worked tirelessly in the area of modern Arras, France, spreading the teachings of Christianity and establishing a strong Christian…Greece
Saint DarercaSaintShe was the sister of Saint Patrick, the renowned Apostle of Ireland, and played an instrumental role in spreading the message of the…
Saint Saturninus The MartyrSaintMartyrHis life and martyrdom are shrouded in historical uncertainty, but his faith and courage continue to inspire Christians to this day.
Saint Trien of KillelgaSaintHe was born in Ireland, the son of Ded mc Luchtae of Cell Elge.Ireland
Saint Callinica of GalatiaSaintAlthough not much is known about her early life, she became well-known for her unwavering devotion to her faith and her courageous acts of…Galatia
Saint Avitus of PérigordSaintHe was captured during the Battle of Vouillé and taken as a prisoner to Paris, France.Périgord
Saint Paul of NarbonneSaintBorn in an unknown date, he was ordained as a priest in Rome, Italy, and soon after felt a strong calling to serve as a missionary in Gaul.Narbonne
Saint Failbhe of IonaSaintBorn in Ireland, little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was the brother of Saint Finan of Rath.Ireland
Blesseds
7 records
Blessed Bronislaw KomorowskiBlessedHe was one of eleven children born to his parents.Barlozno, Pomorskie, Poland
Blessed Clemens August Von GalenBlessedHe came from one of the oldest German noble families and felt a deep connection to his homeland throughout his life.Dinklage Castle, Lower Saxony, Germany
Blessed Hugolinus ZefferiniBlessedHowever, due to civil strife, his family was forced to flee Cortona for Mantua when Hugolinus was just a baby.Cortona, Arezzo, Italy
Blessed Lukarda Of OberweimarBlessedBlessed Lukarda of Oberweimar, also known as Lukarda of Erfurt, Lukardis, Lucardis, or Lutgarda, was a Cistercian nun at the Oberweimar…Probably in Erfurt, Germany
Blessed Françoislouis ChartierBlessedHe was born on 6 June 1752 in the village of Marigné, located in the Maine-et-Loire region of France.Marigné, Maine-et-Loire, France
Blessed Marian GóreckiBlessedAt the age of 17, he joined the army to fight in the Polish-Bolshevik war.Poznan, Wielkopolskie, Poland
Blessed François ChartierBlessed
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