Saint of the Day

Nothing is known of St. James the Greater’s early life, though it has been established that he is the son of Zebedee and Salome and brother of John the disciple. The title “the Greater” was added to St. James’ name to help distinguish him from the Apostle James “the Less,” who is believed to have … Read moreSt. James the Greater: Saint of the Day for Saturday, July 25, 2026​

One of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. He was born at Dufton, at Westmoreland, England, and studied at Oxford. Becoming a Catholic in 1576, he went to Reims and received ordination in 1581. John went back to England where he worked in the northern parts of the kingdom and became the object of … Read moreSt. John Boste: Saint of the Day for Friday, July 24, 2026​

Saint Birgitta was the daughter of UpplandâÂ?Â?s Lagman, Birger Petersson and his wife, Ingeborg, who was a member of the same clan as the reigning family. BirgittaâÂ?Â?s family was pious; her father went to confession every Friday and made long and arduous pilgrimages as far away as the Holy Land. BirgittaâÂ?Â?s mother died, leaving Birgitta, … Read moreSt. Bridget of Sweden: Saint of the Day for Thursday, July 23, 2026​

St. Mary Magdalene is one of the greatest saints of the Bible and a legendary example of God’s mercy and grace. The precise dates of her birth and death are unknown, but we do know she was present with Christ during his public ministry, death and resurrection. She is mentioned at least a dozen times … Read moreSt. Mary Magdalene: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, July 22, 2026​

Caesare de Rossi was born at Brandisi, kingdom of Naples, on July 22nd. He was educated by the conventual Franciscans there and by his uncle at St. Mark’s in Venice. When sixteen, he joined the Capuchins at Verona, taking the name Lawrence. He pursued his higher studies in theology, philosophy, the bible, Greek, Hebrew, and … Read moreSt. Lawrence of Brindisi: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, July 21, 2026​

Nothing certain is known of her, but according to her untrustworthy legend, she was the daughter of a pagan priest at Antioch in Pisidia. Also known as Marina, she was converted to Christianity, whereupon she was driven from home by her father. She became a shepherdess and when she spurned the advances of Olybrius, the … Read moreSt. Margaret of Antioch: Saint of the Day for Monday, July 20, 2026​

Confessor and hermit on the Nile. Arsenius, who was born in Rome in 354, was the tutor of the children of Emperors Theodosius I the Great, Arcadius, and Honorius. At that time, Arsenius was a Roman deacon recommended for the office by Pope St. Damasus. lie served at Theodosius’ court in Constantinople for about ten … Read moreSt. Arsenius the Great: Saint of the Day for Sunday, July 19, 2026​

St. Frederick, Bishop of Utrecht, Martyr Frederick was trained in piety and sacred learning among the clergy of the Church of Utrecht. Being ordained priest, he was charged by Bishop Ricfried with the care of instructing converts, and about 825 he was chosen to succeed him as bishop of Utrecht. The new bishop at once … Read moreSt. Frederick: Saint of the Day for Saturday, July 18, 2026​

Sixteen Carmelites caught up in the French Revolution and martyred. When the revolution started in 1789, a group of twenty-one discalced Carmelites lived in a monastery in Compiegne France, founded in 1641. The monastery was ordered closed in 1790 by the Revolutionary govĂ?­ernment, and the nuns were disbanded. Sixteen of the nuns were accused of … Read moreCarmelite Nuns of Compiegne: Saint of the Day for Friday, July 17, 2026​

According to my resources, the name Carmen is a derivation of Carmel which is one of the titles given to Our Blessed Mother, namely, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This is the patronal feast of the Carmelites. The Order of Carmelites takes its name from Mount Carmel, which was the first place dedicated to the … Read moreSt. Carmen: Saint of the Day for Thursday, July 16, 2026​