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Saint Augustine of Hippo
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Saint Augustine of Hippo

Tagaste, Numidia, North Africa (Souk-Ahras, Algeria)

Saint Januarius of Venosa
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Saint Januarius of Venosa

Venosa

Martyrs of Tarragona
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Martyrs of Tarragona

Tarragona

Saint Vicinius of Sarsina
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Saint Vicinius of Sarsina

Liguria, Italy

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith
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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith

Haydock, Lancashire, England

Martyrs of Griñon
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Martyrs of Griñon

Griñon

Blessed Adelindis Of Buchau
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Blessed Adelindis Of Buchau

Buchau

Saint Florentina of Cartagena
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Saint Florentina of Cartagena

Cartagena, Spain

Saint Anthes of Salerno
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Saint Anthes of Salerno

Salerno

Saint Vivian of Saintes
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Saint Vivian of Saintes

Saintes

Saint Felix of Venosa
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Saint Felix of Venosa

Venosa

Saint Ambrose of Saintes
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Saint Ambrose of Saintes

Saintes

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Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

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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 Januarius of Venosa

He was born in Venosa, a city in southern Italy, around the year 270 A.

Venosa

Martyrs of Tarragona

Martyr

The Martyrs of Tarragona, also known as the Blessed Cesáreo España Ortiz, Blessed Isidre Fábregas Gils, Blessed Javier...

Tarragona

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

Martyrs of Griñon

Martyr

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

Griñon

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 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 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 Facundinus of Taino

Name: Saint Facundinus of Taino, also known as: nan Profile: Bishop of Taino, Italy.

Taino

Saint Rumwold The Prince

Saint Rumwold, also known as Rumwald, was born a prince in the 7th century.

Saint Gorman of Schleswig

He later became the Bishop of Schleswig, Denmark.

Schleswig

Saint Moses The Black

From an early age, he displayed a rebellious nature and a proclivity towards theft.

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 Septiminus of Venosa

Although not much is known about his early life, he is remembered for his unwavering faith and courageous testimony.

Venosa

Saint Agnes of Cologne

Little is known about her early life, but historical records suggest that she was born in the British Isles.

British Isles

Saint Restitutus of Carthage

He served as the Bishop of Carthage in North Africa from 352 to 373.

Carthage

Saint Gaius of Salerno

He was born in Salerno, Italy, and little is known about his early life and background.

Salerno

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 Pelagius of Istria

While historical documents are scarce, we can glean some understanding of his life through the accounts of early...

Istria

Saint Joaquina Vedruna Vidal De Mas

She was married to the Spanish nobleman Theodore de Mas in 1799 and together they had nine children.

Barcelona, Spain

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Later elected bishop of Hippo in Africa

Hippo in Africa

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Saint Florentina

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Saint Joaquina de San Francisco Vedruna de Mas

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Saint Restitutus

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Saint Pelagius

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Saint Vicinio

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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 Leandro Cuesta Andrés

He lived during a tumultuous period in Spain's history, marked by the Spanish Civil War.

Rupelo, Burgos, Spain

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 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 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 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

Blessed Jaume Caballé Bru

He was born on May 25, 1883, in Villalba de los Arcos, Tarragona, Spain.

Villalba de los Arcos, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Antonio Suárez Riu

He was born on 5 February 1902 in Torres del Obispo, Huesca, Spain.

Torres del Obispo, Huesca, Spain

Blessed Agustín Bermejo Miranda

Martyr

He was born on April 10, 1904, in Puerto Castilla, Ávila, Spain.

Puerto Castilla, Ávila, Spain

Blessed Ramón Sanz De Galdeano Mañeru

He was born on 30 August 1910 in Villatuerta, Navarra, Spain.

Villatuerta, Navarra, Spain

Blessed Henry Webley

Very little is known about his early life and background.

Gloucester, Glocestershire, England

Blessed Santiago Pardo López

He was a devoted member of the Benedictine Solesmes Congregation, renowned for its dedication to liturgy and monastic...

Palacios de Benaber, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Julio Fernández Muñiz

He was a devoted Catholic priest and a member of the Benedictine Solesmes Congregation.

Muros de Nalón, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

Blessed Antonio Fuertes Boira

He was a devout monk and a member of the Benedictine Solesmes Congregation.

Zaragoza, Spain

Blessed Alejandro Iñiguez De Heredia Alzola

He was born on February 8, 1877, in Dallo, Ávila, Spain.

Dallo, Ávila, 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 Charlesarnould Hanus

He devoted his life to the service of God, eventually becoming a priest in the diocese of Verdun, France.

Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France

Blessed Aurelio Da Vinalesa

He was the third of seven children in his family.

Vinalesa, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Leoncio Ibáñez Caballero

Martyr

He was a dedicated member of the Benedictine Solesmes Congregation, known for their commitment to prayer and...

Cubillejo de Lara, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Martín Donamaría Valencia

He was born on November 3, 1909, in San Martín de Unx, Navarra, Spain.

San Martín de Unx, Navarra, Spain

Blessed Serviliano Solá Jiménez

He dedicated his life to serving God as a monk and became a member of the Hospitallers of Saint John of God, a...

Artariain, Navarra, Spain

Blessed Jaume Tarragó Iglesias

He was born on 19 December 1868 in Solivella, a village in the province of Tarragona.

Solivella, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Ángel Carmelo Boix Cosials

He was born on September 2, 1914, in Pueyo de Marguillén, Huesca, Spain.

Pueyo de Marguillén, Huesca, Spain

Blessed Joan Tomás Gibert

Martyr

He was born on November 18, 1902, in Valls, Tarragona, and dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church.

Valls, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Robert Morton

Born into the Catholic faith in England, he embraced the priesthood and served the faithful in the clandestine Catholic...

Bawtry, Yorkshire, England

Blessed William Dean

After his conversion, he pursued priestly studies in Rheims, France, and was ordained in 1581.

Linton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, England

Blessed José Romero Ortega

After completing his studies at the Seminary of San Indalecio de Almería, he was ordained a priest in December 1899.

Almeria, Spain

Blessed Thomas Felton

In his youth, he served as a page to Lady Lovett, yet felt a deepening call to the priesthood.

Bermondsey, London, England

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Blessed Charles-Arnould Hanus

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Blessed Aurelio de Vinalesa Ample Alcaide

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Blessed Alfons Maria od Ducha Świętego Mazurek

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