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August 15

Ordinary TimeWhiteSolemnityThe Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryHoly Day of Obligation

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Saints

16 records

Saint Manuel MoralezSaintHe grew up in a poverty-stricken family and faced several challenges throughout his life.Mesillas, Zacatecas, Mexico
Saint TarcisiusSaintMartyrDespite the limited information available about his life, his martyrdom story and his veneration over the centuries speak volumes about his…
Saint Alipius of TagasteSaintBorn in Tagaste, North Africa, he has come to be remembered as a close friend and companion of Saint Augustine of Hippo, with whom he had a…Tagaste, North Africa
Saint Stanislaus KostkaSaintHe was born into a noble family and was the son of a senator.Rostkovo, Poland
Saint Luis Batiz SainzSaintFrom a young age, he demonstrated remarkable piety and devotion to his faith.San Miguel del Mezquital, Mexico
Saint Salvador Lara PuenteSaintHe grew up in a devout Catholic family and developed a strong religious faith from a young age.Berlín, Durango, Mexico
Saint Arduinus of RiminiSaintArduinus was born in Rimini, Italy, and dedicated his life to the service of God from an early age.Rimini, Italy
Saint Napoleon of AlexandriaSaintMartyrBorn in Egypt, little is known about his early life and family background.Egyptian
Saint Simplician of MilanSaintRaised in a Christian family, he grew up with a deep devotion to the Catholic faith.Rome, Italy
Assumption of The Blessed Virgin MaryObservanceIt commemorates the belief that the Virgin Mary, following her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heaven.The Blessed Virgin Mary
Saint Hyacinth of PolandSaintThe true distinction of this holy man lies not in the specifics of his birth or death, which remain shrouded in the mists of history, but…Poland
Saint AlfredoSaintThe enduring stone structures of Hildesheim stand as a silent testament to the pastoral vision of a prelate whose name has been preserved…
Saint David RoldánlaraSaintTragedy struck his family at a young age, as his father passed away when David was only a year old.Chalchihuites, Zacatecas, Mexico
Saint Arnulphus of SoissonsSaintEleventh-century nobleman of Brabant (in modern Belgium).Soissons
Saint AlypiusSaint
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Saint SimplicianoSaint

Blesseds

46 records

Blessed Isidore BakanjaBlessedAt the age of 18, he was baptized on May 6, 1906, after receiving instruction from Trappist missionaries.Northeast Republic of the Congo
Blessed Elvira Moragas CantareroBlessedMartyrShe was the daughter of a pharmacist and grew up in a devout Catholic family.Lillo, Toledo, Spain
Blessed Luis Belda Soriano De MontoyaBlessedHe was baptized at the tender age of two days, receiving the sacrament that marked the beginning of his journey of faith.Palma de Mallorca, Islas Baleares Spain
Blessed Jaume Bonet NadalBlessedMartyrHe was born on August 4, 1884, in Sta.Sta. Maria de Montmagastrell, Lleida, Spain
Blessed Aimo TaparelliBlessedFrom a young age, Aimo felt a strong calling towards religious life and, as soon as he was able, he joined the Dominican order in…Savigliano, Piedmont, Italy
Blessed Alfred Of HildesheimBlessedBlessed Alfred of Hildesheim, also known as Alfrid, Altfried, or Altfrid, was a Benedictine monk and bishop who played a significant role…Cologne, Germany
Blessed Claudio GranzottoBlessedHe came from a peasant farming family and was the youngest of nine children.San Lucia di Piave, Treviso, Italy
Blessed Carmelo Sastre Y SastreBlessedHe was born on 21 December 1890 in Alicante, Spain.Alicante, Spain
Blessed Pio Alberto Del CoronaBlessedHe embarked on a remarkable journey of service to God and his fellow humans, leaving a lasting impact as a Dominican priest and bishop.Livorno, Italy
Blessed Elisabetta Del ParadisoBlessedBorn into a humble family, her exact birth details are not available, but her extraordinary life and dedication to her faith have been…
Blessed Luis Ros EzcurraBlessedHe was born on April 30, 1910, in Lezáun, Navarra, Spain.Lezáun, Navarra, Spain
Blessed Juan Mesonero HuertaBlessedHe was born on 12 September 1913, in the town of Rágama, Salamanca, Spain.Rágama, Salamanca, Spain
Blessed Juliana PuricelliBlessedWhile specific details of her birth and death remain unrecorded in historical sources, her spiritual journey is marked by her profound and…Busto Arizio, Varese, Italy
Blessed Vicente Soler MunárrizBlessedHe joined the Augustinian Recollects on 15 May 1883 while studying at the seminary in Tarragona, Spain.Malón, Zaragoza, Spain
Blessed José María Peris PoloBlessedHe demonstrated early on a strong devotion to the Catholic faith and a desire to dedicate his life to serving God and His people.Cinctorres, Castellón, Spain
Blessed George HalleyBlessedHe was born in Ireland, and at the time of his religious profession, he took the name Angelus of Saint Joseph, indicating his strong…Irish
Blessed Juan José Vivaspérez BustosBlessedRaised in a deeply religious family, Juan was immersed in the Catholic faith from a young age.Almeria Spain
Blessed Joan Ceró CedóBlessedHe was born on October 20, 1908, in Flix, Tarragona, Spain.Flix, Tarragona, Spain
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