Sunday

July 26

Ordinary TimeGreenFeast of the Lord17th Sunday of Ordinary Time

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Saints

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Saint Titus BrandsmaSaintTitus Brandsma, originally known as Anno Sjoera Brandsma and affectionately referred to as Shorty, was born on 23 February 1881 in…Oegeklooster, Friesland, Netherlands
Saint George PrecaSaintHe was the seventh child in a devout Catholic family of nine children, the son of Vincent Preco and Nathalie Ceravolo.Valletta, Malta
Saint Bartolomea CapitanioSaintThe remarkable legacy of Saint Bartolomea Capitanio is defined not by a single dramatic event, but by the profound spiritual partnership…
Saint AnneSaintShe was the wife of Saint Joachim and, according to tradition, they were a well-off couple.
Saint Parasceva of RomeSaintMartyrShe displayed an extraordinary passion for learning and received an education that was uncommon for girls in her time.Rome
Saint Simeon of PadolironeSaintLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he became inspired by the lives of the desert hermits and felt a calling to…Armenia
Saint JoachimSaintBorn in Galilee, Joachim is believed to have come from a well-off background.Galilean
Saint Bartholomea CapitanioSaintDespite the opposition of her family to her desire to become a nun, Bartholomea took a private vow of perpetual chastity.Lovere, Bergamo, Italy
Saint GothalmSaintBorn in the early 10th century, not much is known about his early life or family background.
Saint AustindeSaintIn the rolling landscapes of ancient Aquitaine, where the legacy of Christianity took deep root, a prelate emerged whose name became…
Saint Exuperia The MartyrSaintMartyrSaint Exuperia was a devoted Catholic martyr who lived during the reign of Emperor Valerian in the 3rd century.
Saint HyacinthSaintHe is believed to have been martyred during the persecutions under the reign of Emperor Trajan.
Saint Olympius The TribuneSaintHe is best remembered for his unwavering faith and the ultimate sacrifice he made for his beliefs.
Saint Valens of VeronaSaintBorn in the 5th century, the exact details of his early life and upbringing are not widely known.Verona
Saint ErastusSaintWhile not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was Greek by birth and held a high-ranking position as the Treasurer…
Saint Pastor of RomeSaintBorn in Italy, he had the privilege of being the brother of Pope Pius I, which gave him a unique perspective and connection to the papacy.Rome
Saint Symphronius The SlaveSaintBorn into slavery in imperial Rome, little is known about his early life and background.
Saint Benigno of MalcesineSaintHe lived around the 9th century, although the exact dates of his birth and death are not known.Malcesine
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Blesseds

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Blessed Camilla GentiliBlessedShe was born into the Italian nobility, coming from a family devoutly Catholic.Latter 15th century in San Severino Marche, Italy
Blessed John IngramBlessedHe was the son of Anthony Ingram of Wolford, Warwickshire, and Dorothy, the daughter of Sir John Hungerford.Stoke Edith, Herefordshire, England
Blessed Andrew The CatechistBlessedHe was the son of a devoutly Christian mother who instilled in him a strong faith from a young age.Ran Ran, Phú Yên (in modern Viet Nam)
Blessed Hugh Of SassoferratoBlessedBlessed Hugh of Sassoferrato, also known as Hugh of Actes, Hugh of Actis, Hugh of Atti, Hugues, Hugo, or Ugo, was born around 1227 in Serra…Serra San Quirico, Italy
Blessed Giuseppina Maria De MicheliBlessedIn October 1913, she joined the Daughters of the Immaculate Conception and took the name Sister Maria Pierina when she made her profession…Milan, Italy
Blessed Santiago Altolaguirre Y AltolaguirreBlessedMartyrHe was born on 30 December 1857 in Yurre, Vizcaya, Spain.Yurre, Vizcaya, Spain
Blessed Robert NutterBlessedHe was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford, England in the mid-1560s.Burnley Lanes, Lancashire, England
Blessed Josep Maria Jordá I JordáBlessedHe was born on 17 November 1884 in Tarragona, Spain, and grew up in a devout Christian family.Tarragona, Spain
Blessed William WardBlessedHe began his career as a teacher and led a relatively unremarkable life until he embarked on a life-changing journey to Spain with a…England
Blessed Pierrejoseph Le Groing De La RomagèreBlessedHe was born on 28 June 1752 in Saint-Sauvier, Allier, France, into a devout Catholic family.Saint-Sauvier, Allier, France
Blessed Jacques NetsetovBlessedGrowing up in this unique cultural and geographical setting, he developed a deep appreciation for both his Russian heritage and the…Alaska
Blessed Amancio Marín MínguezBlessedSon of Julian and Alpina Marín, he grew up in a devout Catholic family and displayed a strong vocation to the priesthood from a young age.Celada del Camino, Burgos, Spain
Blessed Pérégrin Of VeronaBlessedBlessed Pérégrin of Verona, also known as Peregrine, was a 13th-century Augustinian hermit in the area of Verona, Italy.Verona, Italy
Blessed Christian Of LandaisBlessedBlessed Christian of Landais, also known as Cristiano, was born in the 11th century in France.France
Blessed Manuel Martín SierraBlessedHe was born on October 2, 1892, in Churriana de la Vega, Granada, Spain.Churriana de la Vega, Granada, Spain
Blessed Antoni Jaume SecasesBlessedHe was born on 19th November 1905 in Alàs, a village in the province of Lleida, Spain.Alàs, Lleida, Spain
Blessed Évangéliste Of VeronaBlessedBorn in Verona, Évangéliste dedicated his life to serving God and his community.Verona, Italy
Blessed Gumersindo Valtierra AlonsoBlessedAnthony Mary Claret.San Martín de Humada, Burgos, Spain
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