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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 John Henry Newman

Saint

He received his education at Ealing, a private school, and later went on to study at Trinity College, Oxford.

Saint John Houghton

Saint
Martyr

He received a comprehensive education and graduated from Cambridge University with degrees in civil and canon law.

Saint John I of Naples

Saint

Born in Campania, Italy, he devoted his life to the service of God and the Church, leaving a lasting impact on the...

Saint John III of Constantinople

Saint

Saint John III of Constantinople, also known as John Scholasticus, was a prominent figure in the early Christian Church.

Saint John Isaurus

Saint

In the annals of the Church, where the voices of the faithful often echo through the corridors of history, the figure...

Saint John Iv of Naples

Saint

Saint John IV of Naples, also known as Giovanni d'Acquarola or John the Peacemaker, was a highly revered Catholic...

Saint John Jones

Saint
Martyr

He hailed from a devout Catholic family and grew up with a deep faith.

Saint John Joseph of The Cross

Saint

At the age of 16, he joined the Franciscans and quickly became known for his devout and ascetic lifestyle.

Saint John Kemble

Saint

He was the son of John and Anne Kemble.

Saint John Leonardi

Saint

He grew up during a time of great religious and political unrest in Europe due to the Reformation.

Saint John Lloyd

Saint

Educated at the esteemed Royal College of Saint Alban at Valladolid in Spain, he entered the college in 1649, where he...

Saint John Maria Muzeyi

Saint

He is widely recognized as one of the Martyrs of Uganda who died in the Mwangan persecutions, and he holds the...

Saint John Maron

Saint

He was also the grandson of Prince Alidipas and a member of the Frankish royal family which governed Antioch.

Saint John Mary Vianney

Saint

He came from a humble farming family and displayed a deep devotion to his faith from a young age.

Saint John Nepomucene

Saint

As a child, he experienced a miraculous cure through the prayers of his parents, who subsequently consecrated him to...

Saint John Nepomucene Neumann

Saint

He was the son of Philip Neumann, a German who owned a stocking factory, and Agnes Neumann, who was Czech.

Saint John Ogilvie

Saint
Martyr

He was born in 1579 in Drum, Grampian, Scotland, and was raised in the state religion of Scotland, Calvinism, by his...

Saint John Osorinus

Saint

Born in the eleventh century, he embarked on a life devoted to spirituality and service to the Church, leaving a...

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