Editorial standards and sources
The standard behind our biographies, feast dates, Church-status labels, and corrections.
Scope and authority
Saint for a Minute is an independent educational resource. It does not replace the Holy See, a diocese, a religious community, or a local liturgical calendar. Titles such as Saint, Blessed, Venerable, and Servant of God follow the best available Church source in our records. Observances can differ by place and calendar.
Source priority
We prioritize Holy See decrees and publications, the Roman Martyrology and approved liturgical calendars, official diocesan and religious-order materials, cause websites, and reputable historical or scholarly references. When sources conflict, the more authoritative and current Church source takes precedence, and genuine uncertainty should remain visible.
Biography and feast-day review
Profiles separate biographical tradition from formal canonization facts where the record allows. Dates, names, places, patronages, and feast days are normalized for discovery, but older records often contain variants. A feast date on this site should be checked against the calendar used in your own diocese or community.
Automation
Automated tools may help normalize names, classify records, identify duplicates, or prepare drafts. Automated output is not treated as a source and never determines a person's status in the Church. Source evidence and the published Church record remain controlling.
Corrections
Correction submissions ask for supporting context and a source. They are reviewed before publication. We preserve material uncertainty instead of presenting a disputed detail as settled fact.
Last updated July 11, 2026.
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