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"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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Saint Bartholomew, Apostle

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Saint Bartholomew, Apostle

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Saints Celebrated Today

Saint Bartholomew The Apostle

Saint
Martyr

Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, also known as Bartolomé, Bartolomeo, and Nathanael bar Tolomai, was one of the Twelve...

Saint Jane Antide Thouret

Saint

She grew up in a humble family, the daughter of a tanner.

Saint Emily De Vialar

Saint

She was the eldest of three children and the only daughter of Baron James Augustine and Antoinette de Vialar.

Saint Sandratus

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He was born in an era of great political and religious turmoil, where tensions between different factions vying for...

Saint María Micaela of The Blessed Sacrament

Saint

She was the daughter of Miguel Desmaisières y Flores, a high-ranking officer in the Spanish army, and Bernarda López de...

Saint George Limniota

Saint

In the rugged spiritual landscape of eighth-century Bithynia, where the air was thick with the scent of incense and the...

Saint Tation

Saint

Saint Bartholomew

Saint

Saint Ouen

Saint

Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret

Saint

In an era defined by upheaval and the systematic dismantling of traditional religious structures, one woman stood as a...

Saint Taziano of Claudiopolis

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Little is known about his early life, including his exact date of birth and details of his family background.

Saint Abyce

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Little is known about her early life and background, but it is believed that she dedicated her life to serving God and...

Saint Agofridus of Lacroix

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Not much is known about his early life, but he is believed to be the brother of another saint, Saint Leofridus.

Saint Irchard

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He was born in Kincardineshire, Scotland, and little is known about his early life.

Saint Abban

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Despite the limited information available about his life, his devotion and impact on the Christian community have...

Saint Eutychius of Troas

Saint
Pre-Congregation

While some details about his life remain uncertain, his association with renowned apostles and important events in the...

Saint Patrick The Elder

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Although not much is known about his life, he played a crucial role in spreading Christianity throughout the island.

Saint George Limniotes

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Born around 635, he dedicated his life to pursuing a monastic lifestyle as a hermit amidst the tranquil surroundings of...

Saint Ouen of Rouen

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He was the son of Aiga and Saint Authaire of La-Ferté.

Saint Eptadius of Autun

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He was born into a wealthy and influential family, and from a young age, Eptadius displayed a serious nature, maturity,...

Saint Romanus of Nepi

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He served as the Bishop of Nepi, a town located in the central region of Italy, during the 1st century.

Saint Ptolemy of Nepi

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Born in the 1st century, he is believed to have been a spiritual student of Saint Peter the Apostle, which greatly...

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Saint Jean de Lalande

Saint
Martyr

1623-1646) was a French lay missionary and martyr, one of the eight North American Martyrs and, with Saint Isaac Jogues...

Saint Jean de Matha

Saint

The profound legacy of redemption defines the life of a man whose spiritual vision transcended the boundaries of his...

Saint Jean of Réomay

Saint

Born in 425 AD in Dijon, France, he dedicated his life to a profound and fervent pursuit of holiness.

Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle

Saint

The legacy of Jean-Baptiste de la Salle stands as a testament to the transformative power of dedicated religious life,...

Saint Jean-Charles Cornay

Saint
Martyr

Saint Jean-François-Régis Clet

Saint

In the quiet province of Hubei, amidst the bustling city of Wuchang, a profound witness to faith was offered up in...

Saint Jean-Gabriel Perboyre

Saint
Martyr

The profound witness of a man who offered his very life as a final act of devotion defines the legacy of Jean-Gabriel...

Saint Jean-Gabriel-Taurin Dufresse

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Saint Jean-Louis Bonnard

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Saint Jeancharles Cornay

Saint
Martyr

He dedicated his life to the priesthood and became a member of the Paris Society of Foreign Missions.

Saint Jeanfrançoisrégis Clet

Saint

Saint Jean-François-Régis Clet was born in Grenoble, France in 1748.

Saint Jeangabriel Perboyre

Saint
Martyr

As one of eight children born to Pierre Perboyre and Marie Rigal, he grew up in a devout Catholic family.

Saint Jeangabrieltaurin Dufresse

Saint

He entered the Society of Foreign Missions of Paris seminary in 1774, dedicating his life to the priesthood.

Saint Jeanne De Chantal

Saint

Saint Jeanne de Chantal, also known as Jane Frances of Chantal, was born on 28 January 1572 in Dijon, Burgundy, France.

Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac

Saint

Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac, also known as Jane de Lestonnac or Joan de Lestonnac, was born on 27 December 1556 in...

Saint Jeanne Elizabeth Des Bichier Des Anges

Saint

She was the daughter of Antony Bichier, lord of Agnes, and Marie Augier de Moussac.

Saint Jeanne Jugan

Saint

She was the daughter of Joseph, a fisherman who spent most of his time at sea, and Marie, who worked as a farmer to...

Saint Jeanne de France

Saint

The life of this royal figure presents a striking paradox within the annals of French history: a woman born to the...

Saint Jeanne de la Croix Delanoue

Saint

Saint Jeanne of The Cross Delanoue

Saint

Saint Jeanne of the Cross Delanoue, also known as Jeanne del Croi Delanoue, Johanna Delanoue, Ioanna Delanoue, or Joan...

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