Friday, August 28
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Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
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Blesseds
Saints
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Saint Augustine of Hippo
He was born on November 13, 354, in Tagaste, Numidia, which is now present-day Souk-Ahras, Algeria.
Tagaste, Numidia, North Africa (Souk-Ahras, Algeria)
Saint Vicinius of Sarsina
The mountain has since been named Monte San Vicinio in his honor.
Liguria, Italy
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith
He was the son of Robert Arrowsmith, a farmer, and Margery Gerard Arrowsmith.
Haydock, Lancashire, England
Saint Florentina of Cartagena
She was the sister of three prominent Catholic saints: Saint Leander of Seville, Saint Fulgentius of Ecija, and Saint…
Cartagena, Spain
Saint Moses The Black
From an early age, he displayed a rebellious nature and a proclivity towards theft.
Saint Junipero Serra
At the age of 15, he entered the Franciscan University at Palma, Spain, and two years later, he joined the Order,…
Petra, Spanish Majorca
Saint Julian of Auvergne
Born in Vienne, Dauphiny, Gaul (modern France), Julian lived during a time of intense Christian persecution under the…
Vienne, Dauphiny, Gaul (modern France)
Saint Hermes of Rome
He was fortunate enough to be freed from bondage and went on to achieve great wealth and success as a Roman citizen.
Rome
Saint Fortunatus of Salerno
He was born in Naples, Italy, and little is known about his early life and background.
Salerno
Saint Januarius of Venosa
He was born in Venosa, a city in southern Italy, around the year 270 A.
Venosa
Saint Florentina
In the vibrant intellectual landscape of Visigothic Spain, the city of Seville emerged as a crucible of faith and…
Martyrs of Griñon
The Martyrs of Griñon, also known as the De La Salle Brothers of Griñon, were a group of ten professed religious in the…
Griñon
Martyrs of Tarragona
The Martyrs of Tarragona, also known as the Blessed Cesáreo España Ortiz, Blessed Isidre Fábregas Gils, Blessed Javier…
Tarragona
Saint Anthes of Salerno
Born in Salerno, Italy, little is known about his early life and background.
Salerno
Saint Vivian of Saintes
Born around 419, little is known about his early life, but he made significant contributions to the Christian community…
Saintes
Saint Felix of Venosa
He was born in Venosa, Italy, and little is known about his early life.
Venosa
Saint Ambrose of Saintes
He served as the Bishop of Saintes in France for approximately 14 years during the 5th century.
Saintes
Saint Gorman of Schleswig
He later became the Bishop of Schleswig, Denmark.
Schleswig
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- Saint Facundinus of Taino
- Saint Rumwold The Prince
- Saint Septiminus of Venosa
- Saint Restitutus of Carthage
- Saint Gaius of Salerno
- Saint Agnes of Cologne
- Saint Pelagius of Istria
- Saint Joaquina Vedruna Vidal De Mas
- Saint Joaquina de San Francisco Vedruna de Mas
- Saint Restitutus
- Saint Pelagius
- Saint Vicinio
- Saint Vivien
Blesseds
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Blessed Adelindis Of Buchau
Blessed Adelindis of Buchau, also known as Adelindis of Poulagy, Adelinda, Adele, Adelaide, and Adelina, was a…
Buchau
Blessed Alfons Maria Mazurek
Born on March 1, 1891, in Baranówka, Lubelskie, Poland, he made significant contributions as a teacher, administrator,…
Baranówka, Lubelskie, Poland
Blessed Juan Bautista Faubel Cano
He was born on January 10, 1889, in Liria, Valencia, and grew up in a deeply religious family.
Liria, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Arturo Ros Montalt
He was married to Maria Llopis Sirer on 26 November 1927 at the Church of San Honorato in Vinalessa, and together they…
Vinalesa, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Aurelio Da Vinalesa
He was the third of seven children in his family.
Vinalesa, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Leandro Cuesta Andrés
He lived during a tumultuous period in Spain's history, marked by the Spanish Civil War.
Rupelo, Burgos, Spain
Blessed Francisco López Navarette
He grew up in a devout Catholic family and exhibited a strong calling to the priesthood from an early age.
Villanueva del Arzobispo, Jaén, Spain
Blessed Lorenzo Sobrevia Cañardo
He was born on April 16, 1874, in Huesca, Spain, and dedicated his life to the service of God.
Huesca, Spain
Blessed James Claxton
He was born in Yorkshire, England in the 16th century, although the exact date of his birth is uncertain.
Yorkshire, England
Blessed Hugh More
Educated at the prestigious Oxford University and later at Gray’s Inn, More initially followed the path of an Anglican…
Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
Blessed Francisco Romero Ortega
His deep faith and desire to serve the Church led him to study at the seminary of San Indalecio in Almería, where he…
Almeria, Spain
Blessed Fernando Salinas Romeo
His unwavering dedication to his faith led him on a path of selflessness and sacrifice, ultimately culminating in his…
Pozán deVero, Huesca, Spain
Blessed Mariano Palau Sin
He was a devout Catholic priest and a member of the Benedictine Solesmes Congregation.
Torres del Obispo, Huesca, Spain
Blessed William Gunter
William Gunter, was a priest in the apostolic vicariate of England during the tumultuous era of the Catholic…
Raglan, Monmouthshire, Wales
Blessed Abel Ángel Palazuelos Maruri
He was born on 26 October 1903 in Peñacastillo, Santander, Spain.
Peñacastillo, Santander, Spain
Blessed Antoni Lladós Salud
He was born on 15 December 1881 in Lluças, a village in Lleida, Spain.
Lluças, Lleida, Spain
Blessed Eladi Peres Bori
He was born on 26 April 1883 in the town of Maldá, Lleida, Spain.
Maldá, Lleida, Spain
Blessed Angelo Da Pesche Disernia
Little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he dedicated himself to a life of prayer and service from…
Pesche d’Isernia, Italy
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- Blessed Jaume Caballé Bru
- Blessed Antonio Suárez Riu
- Blessed Agustín Bermejo Miranda
- Blessed Ramón Sanz De Galdeano Mañeru
- Blessed Henry Webley
- Blessed Santiago Pardo López
- Blessed Julio Fernández Muñiz
- Blessed Antonio Fuertes Boira
- Blessed Alejandro Iñiguez De Heredia Alzola
- Blessed Charlesarnould Hanus
- Blessed Leoncio Ibáñez Caballero
- Blessed Martín Donamaría Valencia
- Blessed Serviliano Solá Jiménez
- Blessed Jaume Tarragó Iglesias
- Blessed Ángel Carmelo Boix Cosials
- Blessed Joan Tomás Gibert
- Blessed Robert Morton
- Blessed Thomas Felton
- Blessed William Dean
- Blessed José Romero Ortega
- Blessed Charles-Arnould Hanus
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