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St. Augustine of Canterbury Feast date: May 27 An Italian Benedictine monk who became the “Apostle of the English,” Saint Augustine of Canterbury is honored by the Catholic Church on May 27. Under the direction of Pope Saint Gregory the Great, Augustine founded the famous See of Canterbury and preached the Catholic faith to the … Read moreSt. Augustine of Canterbury​on May 27, 2025 at 12:23 am

St. Philip Neri Feast date: May 26 Philip Neri was born in Florence, Italy, in 1515. At the age of 18, Philip was sent to his uncle, Romolo, a wealthy merchant at San Germano, a Neapolitan town near the base of Monte Cassino, to assist him in his business, and with the hope that he … Read moreSt. Philip Neri​on May 26, 2025 at 1:23 am

St. Bede the Venerable Feast date: May 25 The Catholic Church will celebrate the feast of St. Bede on May 25. The English priest, monk, and scholar is sometimes known as “the Venerable Bede” for his combination of personal holiness and intellectual brilliance. Bede was born during 673 near the English town of Jarrow. His … Read moreSt. Bede the Venerable​on May 25, 2025 at 2:23 am

St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi Feast date: May 25 On May 25, the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, an Italian noblewoman of the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries who became a Carmelite nun distinguished for her intense prayer life and devotion to frequent Holy Communion. In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI marked the … Read moreSt. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi​on May 25, 2025 at 2:23 am

Pope St. Gregory VII Feast date: May 25 On May 25 the Catholic Church celebrates Pope St. Gregory VII, who sought to reform the Church and secure its freedom against the intrusion of civil rulers during his 11th century pontificate. Born in the Italian region of Tuscany sometime between 1020 and 1025, the future Pope … Read morePope St. Gregory VII​on May 25, 2025 at 2:23 am

Feast of the Ascension Feast date: May 24 The Feast of the Ascension is the fortieth day after Easter Sunday, which commemorates the Ascension of Christ into heaven, according to Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51, and Acts 1:2. In the Eastern Church this feast was known as analepsis, “the taking up”, and also as the episozomene, … Read moreFeast of the Ascension​on May 24, 2025 at 1:24 am

Sts. Donatian and Rogatian Feast date: May 24 Donatian and Rogatian were brothers who were martyred for their faith in the third century. Donatian was the first to convert to Christianity, becoming an ardent witness to the faith after receiving baptism.  His witness was said to be so inspiring that his brother, Rogatian, who had … Read moreSts. Donatian and Rogatian​on May 24, 2025 at 1:24 am

St. Jane Antide Thouret Feast date: May 23 On May 23 the universal Church celebrates the feast day of St. Jane Antide (Jeanne-Antide) Thouret, a Sister of Charity who worked tirelessly for the faith amidst persecution during the French Revolution. Jane was born in Sancey, France, in 1765 to a poor family. Her mother died … Read moreSt. Jane Antide Thouret​on May 23, 2025 at 1:23 am