Saturday
September 12
Saints
13 records
Saint Ailbe of EmlySaintThough precise details of his birth remain obscure, tradition holds he dedicated his life to evangelizing Ireland under the patronage of…Irish
Saint GuidonSaintIn the rolling landscapes of Brabant, within the territory that would eventually become modern-day Belgium, a name endures in the memory of…
Saint Franciscus Choe KyonghwanSaintHe grew up in a wealthy Christian family, as his grandfather was an early convert to Catholicism and had brought the entire family into the…Taraekkol, Hongjugun, Ch’ungch’ong, South Korea
Saint Curonotus of IconiumSaintLittle is known about his early life and upbringing, but it is believed that he was born in Iconium, which was a prominent center of…Iconium in Asia Minor
Saint Silvinus of VeronaSaintBorn around the year 500, the exact details of his early life remain unknown.Verona
Saint EanswithSaintShe was born in the coastal region near Folkestone, England, during the 7th century.
Martyrs of PhrygiaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Phrygia were a group of three courageous Christians who were martyred for their steadfast commitment to their faith and for…Phrygia
Saint Juventius of PaviaSaintBorn in the apostolic era, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ and played a crucial role in the establishment…Pavia
Saint AutonomoSaintThe title of bishop carries with it the weight of shepherding a flock, yet the title of martyr signifies the ultimate sacrifice of that…
Saint AilbeSaintHe is often regarded as the first bishop of Emly in Munster and later became the patron saint of that city.
Saint Franciscus Ch’oe Kyŏng-hwanSaint
Blesseds
18 records
Blessed Cosmas Of PalermoBlessedBlessed Cosmas of Palermo, also known as Cosma, was born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy.Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Blessed Francis Of Saint BonaventureBlessedBlessed Francis of Saint Bonaventure, also known as Blessed Francis of Tokyo, was a renowned Franciscan Friar Minor (Alcantarine) priest…Tokyo, Japan
Blessed Dominic MagoshichiBlessedHe was a devout Catholic and a dedicated catechist belonging to the Dominican order.Hyuga, Miyazaki, Japan
Blessed Apolinar FrancoBlessedBorn in 1575 in Aguilar del Campo, Palencia, Spain, he felt a calling to missionary work and embarked on a courageous journey to Japan…Aguilar del Campo, Palencia, Spain
Blessed Paul Of Saint ClareBlessedBlessed Paul of Saint Clare, also known as Peter Paul of Saint Claire, was a Franciscan Friars Minor (Alcantarines) priest and martyr.Japan
Blessed Mancius Of Saint ThomasBlessedBlessed Mancius of Saint Thomas, also known as Mancius Shibata, was a Dominican friar and martyr who was born in 1600 in Higo, Japan.Higo, Japan
Blessed Ebontius Of BabastroBlessedBlessed Ebontius of Babastro, also known as Ebon, Eboncio, Ponce, Poncio, or Pontius, was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during…Sarrancolin, Comminges, Haute-Garrone, France
Blessed Antonio Huertas VargasBlessedHe faithfully served the community of Cañete de las Torres, dedicating his life to spreading the teachings of Christ and shepherding his…Cañete de las Torres, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Josep Plana RebugentBlessedHe was born on September 16, 1900, in Sellera, a small village in Girona, Spain.Sellera, Girona, Spain
Blessed Julián Delgado DíezBlessedHe was born on 9 January 1905 in Villarrodrigo, a town in Palencia, Spain.Villarrodrigo, Palencia, Spain
Blessed Manuel Binimelis CabréBlessedMartyrHe was born on January 31, 1892, in Reus, Tarragona, Spain.Reus, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Pere Sitges ObiolsBlessedHe entered the Congregation of the Missionaries, Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, commonly known as the Claretians, and made his…La Cellera, Girona, Spain
Blessed Pierresulpicechristophe FavergeBlessedHe was born on 25 July 1745 in Orléans, Loiret, France, and later joined the Salesian order in 1767.Orléans, Loiret, France
Blessed Francisco Maqueda LópezBlessedHe was a devoted Catholic and had a calling to serve God from a young age.Villacañas, Toledo, Spain
Blessed Fortunato Arias SánchezBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and the Church, exemplifying great piety and devotion.Almaciles, Granada, Spain
Blessed Jaume Puigferrer MoraBlessedHe was born on 12 July 1898 in Manlléu, Barcelona, Spain, and later embraced a life of service to God and the community.Manlléu, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Roger FavergeBlessed
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