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Saint Alphonsus Maria De Liguori
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Saint Alphonsus Maria De Liguori

Marianelli near Naples, Italy

Saint Peter Faber
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Saint Peter Faber

Villaret, Savoy

Saint Peregrinus of Modena
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Saint Peregrinus of Modena

Modena

Blessed Pierrelucien Claverie
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Blessed Pierrelucien Claverie

Algiers, Algeria

Saint Exuperius of Bayeux
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Saint Exuperius of Bayeux

Bayeux

Blessed Adela Mardosewicz
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Blessed Adela Mardosewicz

Kachanoviche, Nesvizh (a.k.a. Ciasnówka, Nieswiez), Minskaya voblasts’, Poland (now in Belarus)

Saint Friard
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Saint Friard

Bresne, France

Saint Ethelwold of Winchester
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Saint Ethelwold of Winchester

Winchester, England

Saint Almedha
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Saint Almedha

Welsh

Saint Rioch
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Saint Rioch

Saint Procopius of Taormina
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Saint Procopius of Taormina

Taormina

Feast of Saint Peter In Chains
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Feast of Saint Peter In Chains

Saint Peter In Chains

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Saint Alphonsus Mary Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

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Saint Alphonsus Maria De Liguori

He was born into a noble family and displayed exceptional intelligence and talent from a young age.

Marianelli near Naples, Italy

Saint Peter Faber

He came from a humble farm family and spent his youth working as a shepherd.

Villaret, Savoy

Saint Peregrinus of Modena

Born in the 6th century, little is known about his early life and background.

Modena

Saint Exuperius of Bayeux

He is revered for his holiness, piety, and dedication to spreading the teachings of the Catholic faith.

Bayeux

Saint Friard

Little is known about his early life and upbringing, but it is believed that he grew up in a devout Catholic family.

Bresne, France

Saint Ethelwold of Winchester

Little is known about his early life except that he was raised in the court of King Athelstan, a period during which he...

Winchester, England

Saint Almedha

She was the daughter of King Brychan and grew up in a royal household.

Welsh

Saint Rioch

Born in the 5th century, he was the nephew of Saint Patrick, the renowned patron saint of Ireland.

Saint Procopius of Taormina

He is revered as a martyr who met an untimely demise along with hundreds of other Christians during the invasion of...

Taormina

Feast of Saint Peter In Chains

The Feast of Saint Peter In Chains, also known as Saint Peter ad Vincula, San Pietro in Vincoli, Liberation of Saint...

Saint Peter In Chains

Saint Attius of Perga

Unfortunately, due to the limited amount of surviving information, not much is known about his life.

Perga

Holy Maccabees

The rebellion of Mathathias and his five sons against the Syrian king, Antiochus IV, marked the beginning of this...

Saint Verus of Vienne

His life and influence are recorded during the early fourth century, and his legacy has continued to inspire Christians...

Vienne

Saint Faith

Born in the 2nd century AD, Faith lived during a time of great persecution against Christians under the Roman Emperor...

Saint Severus of Auch

He is revered for his profound dedication to helping the poor and his efforts in constructing churches.

Auch

Saint Charity

Not much is known about her early life, but it is believed that she grew up in a devout Christian family, in a time...

Saint Arcadius of Bourges

He belonged to the Gallo-Roman aristocracy and was the son of Count Apollinaire.

Latter 5th century Clermont (in modern France)

Saint Leontius of Perga

Martyr

Unfortunately, very little information about his life has survived.

Perga

Saint Alexander of Perga

Unfortunately, there is limited information available about his life and background, but what is known is that he met a...

Perga

Saint Sophia

Her name, Sophia, carries the meaning of wisdom, which adds depth to her significance in Christian tradition.

Saint Secundel

Although not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was a devout follower of Christianity from a...

Martyrs of Philadelphia

Martyr

The Martyrs of Philadelphia, also known as the "Group of Six Christians Martyred," were a group of devout believers who...

Philadelphia

Saint Buono

Martyr

His unwavering faith and commitment to his beliefs have made him a revered figure in Catholicism.

Saint Gionato of Marchiennes

He was chosen as the abbot of Marchiennes Abbey on the recommendation of Saint Amand.

Marchiennes

Saint Kenneth of Wales

Not much is known about his early life, but he was the son of a chieftain and was born in Wales during the 6th century.

Wales

Saint Hope

Unfortunately, not much is known about her life beyond her tragic martyrdom at the tender age of ten during the...

Saint Maur

Martyr

Although limited information is available about his life, his story serves as a powerful testament to his steadfastness...

Saint Jonatus

As a devout follower of Christ, he dedicated his life to the pursuit of spiritual knowledge and the service of God.

Saint Secundus of Palestrina

From the historical records available, it is believed that he served as the bishop of Palestrina, a town located in...

Palestrina

Saint Bênadô Võ Van Duê

He was an adult convert to Catholicism and later became a priest in the apostolic vicariate of East Tonkin, Vietnam.

Quan Anh, Nam Ðinh, Vietnam

Saint Justin of Paris

Unfortunately, limited information about his life has been preserved, making it challenging to provide a comprehensive...

Paris

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Saint Alphonsus Liguori

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Saint Æthelwold

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Saints Ðaminh Nguyện Văn Hạnh and Bênađô Võ Văn Duê

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Saint Eleazar

The Seven Holy Maccabee Brothers and Saint Eleazar , martyrs Commemoration of the passion of the Seven Holy Maccabee...

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Saint Pierre Faber

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Saint Pierre-Julien Eymard

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Saint Sever

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Elected bishop of Sant’Agata de’ Goti

Sant’Agata de’ Goti

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Saint Spire

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Saint Jonat

Saint Nemesius of Lisieux

Pre-Congregation

Lisieux

Saint Ðaminh Nguyen Van Hanh

Post-Congregation

Nang A, Nghe An, Vietnam

Blesseds

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Blessed Pierrelucien Claverie

Blessed Pierre Lucien Claverie, also known as the bishop of the Muslims, was born on 8 May 1938 in Algiers, Algeria.

Algiers, Algeria

Blessed Adela Mardosewicz

She dedicated her life to the service of others and became a remarkable figure in the Catholic Church.

Kachanoviche, Nesvizh (a.k.a. Ciasnówka, Nieswiez), Minskaya voblasts’, Poland (now in Belarus)

Blessed Rudolph

He is remembered as a spiritual student of Saint John Gualbert, the founder of the Vallombrosan Order, and eventually...

Blessed Orlando Of Vallombrosa

Blessed Orlando of Vallombrosa, also known as Orlando da Vallombrosa, was a notable lay-brother in the Vallombrosan...

Vallombrosa

Blessed Aleksy Sobaszek

After completing his high school education in Ostrów, Poland, he embarked on a journey of academic pursuit and...

Przygodzice, Wielkopolskie, Poland

Blessed Jadwiga Karolina Zak

She was born on 27 December 1892 in Oswiecim, Malopolskie, Poland, to a devout Catholic family.

Oswiecim, Malopolskie, Poland

Blessed Juan De La Cruz Herruzo Ruiz

He faithfully served the community of Alcaracejos, exhibiting great devotion to his parishioners and a steadfast...

Obejo, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed Justino Alarcón Vera

He dedicated his life to the service of God and his fellow believers, ultimately making the ultimate sacrifice in the...

Fuensalida, Toledo, Spain

Blessed Francesc De Paula Soteras Culla

He devoted his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, following the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Mataró, Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Joan Bonavida Dellá

He entered religious life and made his solemn profession on January 23, 1926, dedicating himself to the service of God...

Tortosa, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Alfonso Guadix Fuenterobles

He was born on 9 December 1872 in Montalbán, a town located in the province of Córdoba.

Montalbán, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed Gerhard Hirschfelder

He was born on 17 February 1907 in Klodzko, Dolnoslaskie, Germany, which is now part of modern Poland.

Klodzko, Dolnoslaskie, Germany (in modern Poland)

Blessed Emericus Of Quart

Blessed Emericus of Quart, also known as Émeric or Emerico, was born in the mid-13th century in the castle of Quart,...

The castle of Quart, Italy

Blessed Benito Iñiguez De Heredia Alzola

He was born on 16 April 1882 in Dallo, Ávila, Spain.

Dallo, Ávila, Spain

Blessed Giovanni Bufalari

He was the brother of Blessed Lucy Bufalari.

Castel Porziano near Rome, Italy

Blessed Juan María Coca Gonzálezsaavedra

He was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Sevilla on 18 December 1909.

Mairena del Alcor, Sevilla, Spain

Blessed Vicente Montserrat Millán

He was born on 6 January 1904 in Lorca, Murcia, Spain, the son of a merchant.

Lorca, Murcia Spain

Blessed Francisco Morales Valenzuela

He was born on September 22, 1877, in the town of Alhama de Granada, Spain.

Alhama de Granada, Spain

Blessed José De Miguel Arahal

He was born on June 17, 1887, in Dos Hermanas, Seville, Spain.

Dos Hermanas, Seville, Spain

Blessed Francisco De Asis Arias Rivas

He was ordained a priest for the archdiocese of Sevilla on 1 June 1901 and dedicated his life to serving the faithful...

Cantillana, Sevilla, Spain

Blessed Francisco García Pareja

He was born on July 7, 1877, in Zaragoza, Spain.

Zaragoza, Spain

Blessed Ramona Solans Ballester

She was born on 3rd April 1875 in Lleida, Spain.

Lleida, Spain

Blessed Emilio García Pareja

He led a life dedicated to his faith and was a fervent Catholic.

Blessed Margarita Josefa Noguera Manubens

She was born on 3 July 1870 in Manresa, Barcelona, Spain.

Manresa, Barcelona, Spain

Blessed José Mulet Velilla

He was born on June 28, 1917, in the small town of Mazaleón, located in the province of Teruel, Spain.

Mazaleón, Teruel, Spain

Blessed Severino Ruiz Hidalgo

He was born on November 5, 1907, in Fuencaliente de Lucio, Burgos, Spain.

Fuencaliente de Lucio, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Thomas Welbourne

Born in Hutton Bushel, North Yorkshire, England, Thomas led a humble life as a school teacher.

Hutton Bushel, North Yorkshire, England

Blessed Sebastià Tarragó Cabré

Though the precise date and place of his birth remain unrecorded in the historical accounts, his life was dedicated to...

Vinaixa, Tarragona, Spain

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Blessed Giovanni da Rieti Bufalari

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Blessed Maria Stella od Najświętszego Sakramentu Mardosewicz and 10 companions

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Blessed Virgin of Sorrows

Blessed Bienvenido María de Dos Hermanas Arahal de Miguel , Amigonian priest, martyr of Spain At Madrid in Spain,...

Sorrows

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Blessed Emerico di Quart

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