Saints & Blesseds for Friday, August 28, 2026

Saints

31 records

Saint Augustine of HippoSaintHe 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 SarsinaSaintThe mountain has since been named Monte San Vicinio in his honor.Liguria, Italy

Saint Edmund ArrowsmithSaintMartyrHe was the son of Robert Arrowsmith, a farmer, and Margery Gerard Arrowsmith.Haydock, Lancashire, England

Saint Florentina of CartagenaSaintShe was the sister of three prominent Catholic saints: Saint Leander of Seville, Saint Fulgentius of Ecija, and Saint Isidore of Seville.Cartagena, Spain

Saint Moses The BlackSaintMartyrFrom an early age, he displayed a rebellious nature and a proclivity towards theft.

Saint Junipero SerraSaintAt the age of 15, he entered the Franciscan University at Palma, Spain, and two years later, he joined the Order, taking the name Junipero…Petra, Spanish Majorca

Saint Julian of AuvergneSaintMartyrBorn in Vienne, Dauphiny, Gaul (modern France), Julian lived during a time of intense Christian persecution under the reign of Emperor…Vienne, Dauphiny, Gaul (modern France)

Saint Hermes of RomeSaintHe 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 SalernoSaintHe was born in Naples, Italy, and little is known about his early life and background.Salerno

Saint Januarius of VenosaSaintHe was born in Venosa, a city in southern Italy, around the year 270 A.Venosa

Saint FlorentinaSaintIn the vibrant intellectual landscape of Visigothic Spain, the city of Seville emerged as a crucible of faith and scholarship.

Martyrs of GriñonSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Griñon, also known as the De La Salle Brothers of Griñon, were a group of ten professed religious in the Brothers of the…Griñon

Martyrs of TarragonaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Tarragona, also known as the Blessed Cesáreo España Ortiz, Blessed Isidre Fábregas Gils, Blessed Javier Pradas Vidal,…Tarragona

Saint Anthes of SalernoSaintBorn in Salerno, Italy, little is known about his early life and background.Salerno

Saint Vivian of SaintesSaintBorn around 419, little is known about his early life, but he made significant contributions to the Christian community in his role as the…Saintes

Saint Felix of VenosaSaintHe was born in Venosa, Italy, and little is known about his early life.Venosa

Saint Ambrose of SaintesSaintHe served as the Bishop of Saintes in France for approximately 14 years during the 5th century.Saintes

Saint Gorman of SchleswigSaintHe later became the Bishop of Schleswig, Denmark.Schleswig

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Blesseds

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Blessed Adelindis Of BuchauBlessedBlessed Adelindis of Buchau, also known as Adelindis of Poulagy, Adelinda, Adele, Adelaide, and Adelina, was a remarkable figure in the…Buchau

Blessed Alfons Maria MazurekBlessedBorn on March 1, 1891, in Baranówka, Lubelskie, Poland, he made significant contributions as a teacher, administrator, and leader within…Baranówka, Lubelskie, Poland

Blessed Juan Bautista Faubel CanoBlessedHe was born on January 10, 1889, in Liria, Valencia, and grew up in a deeply religious family.Liria, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Arturo Ros MontaltBlessedHe was married to Maria Llopis Sirer on 26 November 1927 at the Church of San Honorato in Vinalessa, and together they had six children.Vinalesa, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Aurelio Da VinalesaBlessedHe was the third of seven children in his family.Vinalesa, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Leandro Cuesta AndrésBlessedHe lived during a tumultuous period in Spain's history, marked by the Spanish Civil War.Rupelo, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Francisco López NavaretteBlessedHe 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 CañardoBlessedHe was born on April 16, 1874, in Huesca, Spain, and dedicated his life to the service of God.Huesca, Spain

Blessed James ClaxtonBlessedHe was born in Yorkshire, England in the 16th century, although the exact date of his birth is uncertain.Yorkshire, England

Blessed Hugh MoreBlessedEducated at the prestigious Oxford University and later at Gray’s Inn, More initially followed the path of an Anglican clergyman.Grantham, Lincolnshire, England

Blessed Francisco Romero OrtegaBlessedHis deep faith and desire to serve the Church led him to study at the seminary of San Indalecio in Almería, where he received his priestly…Almeria, Spain

Blessed Fernando Salinas RomeoBlessedHis unwavering dedication to his faith led him on a path of selflessness and sacrifice, ultimately culminating in his martyrdom during the…Pozán deVero, Huesca, Spain

Blessed Mariano Palau SinBlessedHe was a devout Catholic priest and a member of the Benedictine Solesmes Congregation.Torres del Obispo, Huesca, Spain

Blessed William GunterBlessedWilliam Gunter, was a priest in the apostolic vicariate of England during the tumultuous era of the Catholic persecutions under Queen…Raglan, Monmouthshire, Wales

Blessed Abel Ángel Palazuelos MaruriBlessedHe was born on 26 October 1903 in Peñacastillo, Santander, Spain.Peñacastillo, Santander, Spain

Blessed Antoni Lladós SaludBlessedHe was born on 15 December 1881 in Lluças, a village in Lleida, Spain.Lluças, Lleida, Spain

Blessed Eladi Peres BoriBlessedHe was born on 26 April 1883 in the town of Maldá, Lleida, Spain.Maldá, Lleida, Spain

Blessed Angelo Da Pesche DiserniaBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he dedicated himself to a life of prayer and service from a young age.Pesche d’Isernia, Italy

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