Saint Beatrice da Silva Meneses​on September 1, 2025 at 3:23 am

Saint Beatrice da Silva Meneses​on September 1, 2025 at 3:23 am

Saint Beatrice da Silva Meneses Feast date: Sep 01 St. Beatrice was born to Portuguese nobility in Cuerta, Portugal, in 1424.  She was the daughter of the Count of Viana, and the sister of Saint Amadeus of Portugal. She was raised in the household of the future Queen Isabel of Portugal and spent some time … Read moreSaint Beatrice da Silva Meneses​on September 1, 2025 at 3:23 am

Saint Aristides​on August 31, 2025 at 1:23 am

Saint Aristides​on August 31, 2025 at 1:23 am

Saint Aristides Feast date: Aug 31 Not much is known about the life of St. Aristides, excpet that he lived during the second century and was an avid confessor of the faith and Athenian philosopher. He wrote an Apologia for Christianity, which he presented to Emperor Hadrian in 125. His text was included in a work by Sts. Barlaam and … Read moreSaint Aristides​on August 31, 2025 at 1:23 am

Saint Jeanne Jugan​on August 30, 2025 at 1:23 am

Saint Jeanne Jugan​on August 30, 2025 at 1:23 am

Saint Jeanne Jugan Feast date: Aug 30 On Aug. 30, the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Jeanne Jugan, also known as Sister Mary of the Cross. During the 19th century, she founded the Little Sisters of the Poor with the goal of imitating Christ’s humility through service to elderly people in need. In his homily for … Read moreSaint Jeanne Jugan​on August 30, 2025 at 1:23 am

The Beheading of John the Baptist​on August 29, 2025 at 3:23 am

The Beheading of John the Baptist​on August 29, 2025 at 3:23 am

The Beheading of John the Baptist Feast date: Aug 29 On this day, the universal Church marks the beheading of John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus. As an adult, he lived as a hermit in the wilderness. After the Spirit inspired him, he went about preaching that the people should repent of their … Read moreThe Beheading of John the Baptist​on August 29, 2025 at 3:23 am

St. Augustine​on August 28, 2025 at 1:24 am

St. Augustine​on August 28, 2025 at 1:24 am

St. Augustine Feast date: Aug 28 Today, August 28, the Church honors St. Augustine. St. Augustine was born at the town of Thagaste (now Souk-Ahras in modern day Algeria) on November 13, 354 and grew to become one the most significant and influential thinkers in the history of the Catholic Church. His teachings were the foundation … Read moreSt. Augustine​on August 28, 2025 at 1:24 am

St. Jeanne Elizabeth des Bichier des Anges​on August 26, 2025 at 3:23 am

St. Jeanne Elizabeth des Bichier des Anges​on August 26, 2025 at 3:23 am

St. Jeanne Elizabeth des Bichier des Anges Feast date: Aug 26 St. Jeanne was born July 1773 at La Blanc, France and died August 26, 1838. She was canonized in 1947 by Pope Pius XII. Born to nobility and educated in a convent school, Jeanne Elizabeth witnessed closely and was personally affected by the events of the … Read moreSt. Jeanne Elizabeth des Bichier des Anges​on August 26, 2025 at 3:23 am

St. Bartholomew, Apostle​on August 24, 2025 at 1:23 am

St. Bartholomew, Apostle​on August 24, 2025 at 1:23 am

St. Bartholomew, Apostle Feast date: Aug 24 Saint Bartholomew is one of the Twelve Apostles, mentioned sixth in the three Gospel lists (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:14), and seventh in the list of Acts (1:13). The name (Bartholomaios) means “son of Talmai” which was an ancient Hebrew name. Besides being listed as an Apostle, … Read moreSt. Bartholomew, Apostle​on August 24, 2025 at 1:23 am

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