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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 Martinus

Saint

His life and work are closely intertwined with those of Saint Declan, as they both collaborated as missionaries in...

Saint Martinus Wu Xuesheng

Saint

Born around 1817 in Chuchangbo, Qingzhen, Guizhou, China, he dedicated his life to spreading the Christian faith.

Saint Martinô Ta Ðuc Thinh

Saint

Born around 1760 in Ke Sat, Hanoi, Vietnam, he dedicated his life to serving the Catholic community in West Tonkin,...

Saint Martinô Tho

Saint

Not much is known about his early life, but his unwavering faith and dedication to the Catholic Church would ultimately...

Saint Martirio of Constantinople

Saint

He was born in the 4th century and served as a dedicated sub-deacon in the local church.

Saint Martius of Auvergne

Saint

Despite his humble origins and limited resources, he gained a reputation for profound holiness and wisdom, attracting...

Saint Martyrius of Valeria

Saint
Martyr

Very little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in the late fifth century and lived...

Saint Maruta

Saint

He served as the Bishop of Mayferkqat, a city in Syria, which was part of the kingdom of Persia during that time.

Saint Maruthas

Saint

Born in the early 4th century, he became renowned for his tireless efforts in spreading the message of Christianity...

Saint Mary Di Rosa

Saint

She was one of nine children born to Clement di Rosa, an industrialist, and Countess Camilla Albani.

Saint Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad

Saint

She was the fifth of thirteen children born to Augusto Roberto Hesselblad and Cajsa Pettesdotter Dag.

Saint Mary Euphrasia Pelletier

Saint

Her early life was marked by the turbulent times of the French Revolution.

Saint Mary Frances of The Five Wounds of Jesus

Saint

From a young age, Mary Frances faced numerous trials and hardships in her life.

Saint Mary Frances of the Five Wounds

Saint

Saint Mary Joseph Rosello

Saint

She was one of nine children, and her father worked as a potter to support the family.

Saint Mary Mackillop

Saint

She was the eldest child of Alexander and Flora MacKillop, Scottish emigrants who had come to Australia in search of a...

Saint Mary Magdalen

Saint

Although very little is known about her, her role as a friend and follower of Jesus has left a significant impact on...

Saint Mary Magdalen of Pazzi

Saint

She came from a devout Catholic family and received a religious upbringing.

Saint Mary Magdalene

Saint

All four canonical Gospels name her among the followers of Jesus, and the Church honors her with the ancient title...

Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi

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