VEYM LEAGUE OF CHAPTERS
St. Andre Bessette Feast date: Jan 06 Brother André was born Alfred Bessette to a poor Quebec family in 1845, a biography from St. Joseph’s Oratory says. His father died in a work accident when he was nine, and his mother died three years later. His large family was split up and the future Brother … Read moreSt. Andre Bessette on January 6, 2026 at 9:39 am
The Epiphany Of Our Lord Feast date: Jan 06 The Epiphany of Our Lord is the Christian feast observed on Jan. 6, 2016. The word “epiphany” comes from the Greek epiphainen, a verb that means “to shine upon,” “to manifest,” or “to make known.” Thus, the feast of the Epiphany celebrates the many ways that … Read moreThe Epiphany Of Our Lord on January 6, 2026 at 9:39 am
St. John Nepomucene Neumann Feast date: Jan 05 John Neumann was born on March 28, 1811, in Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic. His parents were Philip and Agnes Neumann. He had four sisters and a brother. After college, John entered the seminary. When the time came for his ordination, the bishop was sick … Read moreSt. John Nepomucene Neumann on January 5, 2026 at 9:38 am
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Feast date: Jan 04 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was the foundress and first superior of the Sisters of Charity in the United States. She was born to Episcopalian parents into New York City high society on August 28, 1774. Her father, Dr. Richard Bayley was the first professor of anatomy at … Read moreSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton on January 4, 2026 at 9:37 am
St. Gregory Nazianzen Feast date: Jan 03 St. Gregory was a Doctor of the Church, born at Arianzus in Asia Minor, probably in 325, and died in 389. He was the son of Gregory, Bishop of Nazianzus (329-374.) After his baptism at age 30, Gregory joined his friend Basil in a newly founded monastery. At 41, … Read moreSt. Gregory Nazianzen on January 3, 2026 at 9:36 am
St. Basil the Great Feast date: Jan 02 St. Basil, one of the most distinguished Doctors of the Church and Bishop of Caesarea, was likely born in 329 and died on January 1, 379. He ranks after Athanasius as a defender of the Oriental Church against the heresies of the fourth century, especially Arianism, which … Read moreSt. Basil the Great on January 2, 2026 at 9:36 am
All Saints’ Day Feast date: Jan 01 The Solemnity of All Saints is celebrated on the first of November. It was instituted to honour all of the saints, both known and unknown, and, according to Pope Urban IV, to supply any deficiencies in the faithful’s celebration of saints’ feasts during the year. In the early days of the … Read moreAll Saints’ Day on January 1, 2026 at 9:35 am
Blessed Bartholomew Longo Feast date: Jan 01 “My only desire is to see Mary who saved me and who will save me from the clutches of Satan.” – Blessed Bartholomew Longo’s last words Perhaps one of the most remarkable conversions in the history of the Church was that of Bartholomew Longo, who went from … Read moreBlessed Bartholomew Longo on January 1, 2026 at 9:35 am
120 Martyrs of China Feast date: Jan 01 On July 9 the Church celebrates the feast of the 120 Martyrs of China. Religious persecution has a long history in China, especially persecution of Christians, thousands of whom have died for their faith in the last millennium. On October 1, 2000, Pope John Paul II canonised … Read more120 Martyrs of China on January 1, 2026 at 9:35 am
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Feast date: Jan 01 The title “Mother of God” goes back to the third or fourth century, but the Greek term Theotokos (“The God-bearer”) was officially consecrated as Catholic doctrine at the Council of Ephesus in 431, thus becoming the first Marian dogma. At the end of the Council … Read moreSolemnity of Mary, Mother of God on January 1, 2026 at 9:35 am