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Saint Rita of Cascia
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Saint Rita of Cascia

Roccaparena, Umbria, Italy

Saint Baoithin of Ennisboyne
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Saint Baoithin of Ennisboyne

Irish

Saint Humility
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Saint Humility

Faenza, Italy

Saint Fulgencio of Otricoli
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Saint Fulgencio of Otricoli

Otricoli

Saint Aureliano of Pavia
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Saint Aureliano of Pavia

Pavia

Saint Julia of Corsica
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Saint Julia of Corsica

6th to 7th century Carthaginian

Saint Aigulf of Bourges
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Saint Aigulf of Bourges

Bourges, France

Saint Maria Rita Lópes Pontes De Souza Brito
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Saint Maria Rita Lópes Pontes De Souza Brito

Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Saint John of Parma
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Saint John of Parma

Parma, Italy

Saint Basiliscus of Pontus
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Saint Basiliscus of Pontus

Pontus

Saint Ausonius of Angoulême
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Saint Ausonius of Angoulême

Angoulême

Saint Bobo of Provence
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Saint Bobo of Provence

Provence, France

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Saint Rita of Cascia

She was the daughter of Antonio and Amata Lotti, who were known as the Peacemakers of Jesus.

Roccaparena, Umbria, Italy

Saint Baoithin of Ennisboyne

Title: Saint Baoithin of Ennisboyne: Patron Saint of Ennisboyne, Ireland Introduction: Saint Baoithin of Ennisboyne,...

Irish

Saint Humility

At the young age of 15, she entered into a marriage with a nobleman named Ugoletto.

Faenza, Italy

Saint Fulgencio of Otricoli

His remarkable story of courage and unwavering faith has been passed down through generations, and Pope Saint Gregory...

Otricoli

Saint Aureliano of Pavia

Unfortunately, due to the lack of surviving records about his life, many later writers invented sensational tales...

Pavia

Saint Julia of Corsica

She experienced a tragic turn of events when she was captured by invading Vandals in 616 and subsequently sold into...

6th to 7th century Carthaginian

Saint Aigulf of Bourges

He was born in Bourges and received a well-rounded education, which contributed to his later spiritual pursuits.

Bourges, France

Saint Maria Rita Lópes Pontes De Souza Brito

She was born on May 26, 1914, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, and dedicated her life to serving the poor and marginalized...

Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Saint John of Parma

Born in Parma, Italy, his life and contributions to the Catholic Church have left a lasting impact.

Parma, Italy

Saint Basiliscus of Pontus

He served as the Bishop of Comana in Pontus, a region located in modern-day Turkey.

Pontus

Saint Ausonius of Angoulême

He was a spiritual student of Saint Martial of Limoges and went on to become the first Bishop of Angoulême, a city in...

Angoulême

Saint Bobo of Provence

Born in Provence, France, he lived during a time of great turmoil, particularly due to the threat of Saracen invasions.

Provence, France

Saint Emilius The Martyr

Martyr

Saint Emilius, also known as Aemilius or Emilio, was a Christian martyr who lived during the 3rd century.

Saint Lupo of Limoges

Born in an affluent family during the 6th century, Lupo dedicated his life to serving God and the Church.

Limoges

Saint Venustus The Martyr

Martyr

While not much is known about his representation or specific patronage, his memory and sacrifice are commemorated by...

Saint Romanus of Subiaco

Born sometime in the late 5th century, the exact details of his birth and early life remain largely unknown.

Subiaco

Saint Boethian of Pierrepont

Born in Ireland during the seventh century, Boethian dedicated his life to the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Ireland

Saint Atto of Pistoia

He was born in Pistoia, Italy, and little is known about his early life.

Pistoia

Saint Lupicinus of Verona

Saint Lupicinus, also known as Lupicino, was a prominent figure in the early 5th century as the Bishop of Verona, Italy.

Verona

Saint Quiteria

Her feast day is celebrated on May 22nd.

Saint Margaret of Hulme

She is venerated in the Catholic Church and is remembered for her steadfast faith and martyrdom.

England

Martyrs of Palermo

Martyr

The Martyrs of Palermo, also known as the Palermo Martyrs, were a group of 34 Christians who were executed for their...

Palermo

Saint Zota of Cyrene

Not much is known about his early life, but he was believed to have been born in Cyrene, which is located in modern-day...

Cyrene

Saint Castus The Martyr

Martyr

Born in an era of intense persecution, Castus experienced firsthand the brutality inflicted upon Christians during the...

Saint Timothy The Martyr

Martyr

Saint Timothy the Martyr, also known simply as Timothy, was a revered Catholic saint who met a tragic end during the...

Saint Marcian of Ravenna

He was born around the 12th century and later became the Bishop of Ravenna, Italy.

Ravenna

Saint Conall of Inniscoel

Born in the early 600s, very little is known about his early life or family background.

Inniscoel

Saint Helen of Auxerre

Unfortunately, very little information about her life has been preserved, and much of what is known comes from the Acts...

Auxerre

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Saint Ausone

The establishment of the Christian faithful in the heart of Aquitaine finds its genesis in the ministry of a man known...

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Saint Basiliscus

The light of the Gospel burned brightly in the remote regions of Asia Minor, where the episcopal see of Comana Pontica...

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Saint Laurensô Phạm Viết Ngôn

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Saint Umiltà

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Saint Cyprian writes

As Saint Cyprian writes, after a victory in a first fight, the Lord made them victorious in a second test, making them...

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Saint Atto

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Saint Quitterie

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Saint Loup

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Saint Julie

Blesseds

12

Blessed Giusto Samper

Born in an unknown year, he lived during the 13th and 14th centuries and his exact birthdate remains obscure.

Blessed Giacomo Soler

Unfortunately, various details regarding his personal background such as his birth and death dates, veneration status,...

Blessed John Forest

As a young man, he joined the Friars Minor of the Regular Observance at Greenwich, England, in his late teens,...

Oxford, England

Blessed Dionisio Senmartin

Little is known about his early life, including his exact birth date; however, his remarkable actions and strong faith...

Blessed José Quintas Durán

Martyr

He was born on 21 November 1914 in Almería, Spain.

Almeria Spain

Blessed Diego De Baja

Unfortunately, specific details about his birth, death, and venerated status remain unknown.

Blessed Fulk Of Castrofurli

Blessed Fulk of Castrofurli, also known as Folco, was a devout pilgrim hailing from the region of Castrofuli, Italy...

Castrofurli

Blessed Matthias Of Arima

Blessed Matthias of Arima, also known as Matthias of Omura or Mattia, was a layman catechist who dedicated his life to...

Kazusagoko, Japan

Blessed John Baptist Machado De Tavora

He dedicated his life to serving God as a Jesuit in Coimbra, Portugal and later as a missionary in Japan.

Terceira, Portuguese Azores

Blessed Francisco Salinas Sánchez

He had a deep aspiration to join the Franciscan Friars Minor and dedicate his life to serving God and his fellow...

Almeria Spain

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Blessed Maria Domenica Brun Barbantini

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Blessed Matthias

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