Sunday
October 18
Saints
20 records
Saint Peter of AlcantaraSaintHis father, Peter Garavita, served as the governor of the palace, and his mother belonged to the noble Sanabia family.Alcantara, Estremadura, Spain
Saint Justus of BeauvaisSaintIn the annals of Christian martyrdom, few stories capture the fortitude of the faithful quite like that of a nine-year-old boy who faced…Auxerre, France
Saint Gwen of TagarthSaintBorn into a family deeply rooted in Christian piety, she initially embraced the married life of a laywoman within the Welsh Christian…Tagarth
Saint AmableSaintWhile many saints are celebrated for miraculous deeds or martyrdoms that shook the foundations of the world, the legacy of this priest is…
Saint Acutius of PozzuoliSaintBorn in Pozzuoli, Italy, Saint Acutius stood up for his faith, even when faced with the imminent threat of death.Pozzuoli
Saint Asclepiades of AntiochSaintHe served as the Bishop of Antioch in the year 211 and is sometimes listed as a martyr, owing to the trials he underwent during his time as…Antioch
Saint Tryphonia of RomeSaintShe is revered as the mother of Saint Cyrilla of Rome.Rome
Saint Julian The HermitSaintSaint Julian the Hermit, also known as Saint Julian of Mesopotamia, was a fourth-century ascetic and hermit who lived near Edessa, a city…
Saint Monon of NassogneSaintSaint Monon, also known as Mono, Muno, or Monone, was a remarkable hermit in the Ardennes region of France.Scotland
Saint BrothenSaintUnfortunately, very little information about his life has survived, making it challenging to provide a comprehensive biography.
Saint Eutychius of PozzuoliSaintWhile not much is known about his early life, he became well-known for his courageous stance against the executions of other Christian…Pozzuoli
Saint Cadwaladr of BrittanySaintBorn in the early 6th century, Cadwaladr dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of Christianity in Armorica,…Brittany
Saint GwendolineSaintAlthough limited information makes it difficult to delve into the life and works of Saint Gwendoline, her dedication to the faith and her…
Saint Pedro de Alcántara de Garavito y Vilela de SanabriaSaint
Saint Amabilis of AuvergneSaintCantor in the church of Saint Mary at Clermont, France.Auvergne
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Blesseds
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Blessed Burchard I Of HalberstadtBlessedBlessed Burchard I of Halberstadt, also known as Burchard of Nabburg, was born on October 18, 1000, in Nabburg, Germany.Nabburg, Germany
Blessed Domenico Of PerpignanoBlessedName: Blessed Domenico Of Perpignano Blessed Domenico was a Mercedarian friar who belonged to the Holy Savior convent on Mallorca, Spain.Perpignano
Blessed Theobald Of NarbonneBlessedBlessed Theobald of Narbonne, also known as Theobald of Tunis, was a Mercedarian friar who dedicated his life to the service of others.French
Blessed Margherita TornielliBlessedShe was born in Novara, Italy, and her life was characterized by deep piety and a commitment to her religious vocation.Novara, Italy
Blessed Heraclio Matute TobiasBlessedAs a young man, he demonstrated a deep devotion to the Catholic faith and felt called to serve God and his fellow human beings.Alesanco, Logroño, Spain
Blessed Bonaventura Reixach VilaròBlessedHe was born on 24 April 1860 in the town of Olost, Barcelona, Spain, into a deeply religious family.Olost, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Isidro Juan MartínezBlessedBorn on May 10, 1899, in Cartagena, Murcia, Spain, Isidro grew up immersed in a devout Catholic environment.Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
Blessed Joan Buxó FontBlessedHe was born on October 24, 1879, in Montcada, Barcelona, Spain.Montcada, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed José Loncán CampodarveBlessedMartyrAnthony Mary Claret.Azlor, Huesca, Spain
Blessed Alfredo Almunia LópezteruelBlessedHe was born on May 21, 1859, in Mojácar, a town located in the province of Almeria.Mojácar, Almeria Spain
Blessed Lluís Jové PachBlessedHe was born on 1 February 1872 in Lleida, Spain, and dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church.Lleida, Spain
Blessed Josep Ros NadalBlessedHe was born on 14 October 1876 in Artesa de Lleida, Lleida, Spain.Artesa de Lleida, Lleida, Spain
Blessed Manuel Solé VallespìBlessedHe was a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation within the Catholic Church.Fayón, Zaragoza, Spain
Blessed José Serrano PastorBlessedHe was born on 24 March 1899 in the town of Corella, located in the historical region of Navarra, Spain.Corella, Navarra, Spain
Blessed Francisco Roselló HernándezBlessedBorn in Cartagena, Murcia, Spain in 1907, Francisco was a devoted Catholic and an active member of the Association of the Sons of Mary of…Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
Blessed Miquel Rovira FontBlessedHe joined the religious order and professed on 2 April 1881, committing his life to the service of God and the Church.Vic, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Francesc Canals PascualBlessedHe was born on December 1, 1891, in St.St. Andreu de la Barca, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Josep Ausellé RigauBlessedHe dedicated his life to religious service and became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by St.La Cellera, Girona, Spain
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