The Saints
"All the faithful of Christ are called to the fullness of the Christian life" (Lumen Gentium 40). These men and women show us what a life surrendered to Christ looks like. Explore their feast days and let their witness draw you closer to Jesus.
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SaintsAugust 2026
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Today's Readings (USCCB)Saints Celebrated Today

Saint Giustino Maria Russolillo
From a young age, he displayed a strong devotion to his faith and a deep desire to serve God.

Pope Saint Stephen I
Little else is known about his early life before he became an important figure in the Catholic Church.

Saint Betharius of Chartres
He was born in Rome, Italy, but it was in Chartres, France, where his life's story truly unfolded.

Saint Pedro De Osma
Born in Bourges, France, Pedro dedicated his life to the service of God and the church.

Saint Etheldritha
She was born in 795 in Mercia, which is in modern-day England.

Our Lady of The Angels
Our Lady of the Angels, also known as La Negrita or the Virgin de los Angeles, is a revered Catholic Marian image that...

Saint Maximus of Padua
Although information about his life is limited, he is widely recognized as a highly revered figure and miracle worker.
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Saint Centola

Saint Plegmund of Canterbury
He played a significant role in the restoration of the Church in England, especially after the devastating attacks of...

Saint Auspicius of Apt
Accurately documenting his life proves challenging due to the limited historical records available.

Saint Peter Julian Eymund
He grew up in a poor family during a time when the Catholic Church faced hostility and persecution in the aftermath of...

Saint Sidwell
She is believed to have been the sister of two other saints, Saint Urith and Saint Juthwara.

Saint Peter Julian Eymard

Saint Serenus of Marseille
His life and contributions are mostly known through the surviving correspondence between him and Saint Gregory the...

Saint Rutilius
He is considered a martyr for his unwavering faith in the face of severe persecution.
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Saint Pedro
Pedro Calungsod (July 21, 1654 – April 2, 1672), also known as Peter Calungsod and Pedro Calonsor, was a Catholic...
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Saint Stephen I
Stephen I, also known as King Saint Stephen (Hungarian: Szent István király; Latin: Sanctus Stephanus), was the last...

Saint Eusebius of Vercelli
He came from a pious family, but tragedy struck early in his life when his father was martyred while Eusebius was still...

Saint Centolla of Burgos
From a young age, she felt a deep calling to dedicate her life to God and made a private vow of chastity and devotion.
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205 Martyrs of Japan
The 205 Martyrs of Japan, also known as the Martyrs of Nagasaki, are a group of individuals who were martyred for their...

262 Martyrs of Rome
The 262 Martyrs of Rome, also known as the 262 Random Christians Martyred Together, were a group of individuals who...

40 Martyrs In North Africa
The 40 Martyrs in North Africa, also known as the Holy Forty Martyrs or simply the Martyrs of North Africa, were a...

47 Martyrs of Rome
The 47 Martyrs of Rome, also known as the 47 Roman Martyrs, refer to a group of individuals who were baptized into the...
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7 Sleepers of Ephesus
The extraordinary testimony of faith found in Ephesus centers on a group whose lives were suspended between the...

Abbey of Fontenelle
The abbey was founded in 649 by Saint Wandrille, a Burgundian nobleman who had renounced his wealth and status to...

Abbots of Cluny
The Abbots of Cluny were a group of renowned Catholic religious leaders who played a significant role in the history of...

Abraham The Patriarch
Abraham, also known as Abram, is an Old Testament patriarch, revered as the founder of the Hebrew nation and the father...

Abrahamite Monks
The Abrahamite Monks, also known as the Martyrs of Constantinople, were a group of courageous monks who lived during...

Adam The Patriarch
He is believed to have lived in the Garden of Eden until he was expelled by God.

All The Holy Ancestors of Christ
As their name suggests, they represent a collective recognition of all the individuals who were directly related to...
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