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Patron Saint of Catholic schools (proclaimed on 13 August 1948 by Pope Pius XII)

Saint Joseph Calasanz is the patron saint of catholic schools (proclaimed on 13 august 1948 by pope pius xii).

Saint Joseph Calasanz

Saint Joseph Calasanz

Feast: August 25

Saint Joseph Calasanz, also known as Joseph Calasanctius, Joseph of Our Lady, Joseph Calsanza, and José de Calasanz, was born on September 11, 1556, in his family's castle in Peralta, Barbastro,...

Prayer for the Intercession of Saint Joseph Calasanz

Dear Saint Joseph Calasanz, you who have been chosen as patron of catholic schools (proclaimed on 13 august 1948 by pope pius xii), we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help in matters of catholic schools (proclaimed on 13 august 1948 by pope pius xii). Through your holy example, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.

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