Saint of the Day

For those of us who think that the faith and zeal of the early Christians died out as the Church grew more safe and powerful through the centuries, the martyrs of Uganda are a reminder that persecution of Christians continues in modern times, even to the present day. The Society of Missionaries of Africa (known … Read moreSt. Charles Lwanga and Companions: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, June 03, 2026​

Though we know very little about these two martyrs under Diocletian, there is no question that the early church venerated them. Evidence of the respect in which they were held are the basilica Constantine built over their tombs and the presence of their names in the first eucharistic prayer. Pope St. Damasus says that he … Read moreSts. Marcellinus and Peter: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, June 02, 2026​

Christian apologist, born at Flavia Neapolis, about A.D. 100, converted to Christianity about A.D. 130, taught and defended the Christian religion in Asia Minor and at Rome, where he suffered martyrdom about the year 165. Two “Apologies” bearing his name and his “Dialogue with the Jew Tryphon” have come down to us. Leo XIII had … Read moreSt. Justin Martyr: Saint of the Day for Monday, June 01, 2026​

St. Joan of Arc is the patroness of soldiers and of France. On January 6, 1412, Joan of Arc was born to pious parents of the French peasant class in the obscure village of Domremy, near the province of Lorraine. At a very early age, she was said to have heard the voices of St. … Read moreSt. Joan of Arc: Saint of the Day for Saturday, May 30, 2026​

Bishop of Trier, Germany, from 332, and a miracle worker. He was probably born at Silly, France, and succeeded St. Agritus as bishop of Trier, giving refuge to St. Athanasius in 336. St. Paul, the patriarch of Constantinople, was also given MaximinusâÂ?Â? protection. Maximinus was an ardent enemy of the Arian heretics, opposing them in … Read moreSt. Maximinus of Trier: Saint of the Day for Friday, May 29, 2026​

Martyr of England. She was born Margaret Plantagenet, the niece of Edward IV and RichĂ?­ard III. She married Sir Reginald Pole about 1491 and bore five sons, including Reginald Cardinal Pole. Margaret was widowed, named countess of Salisbury, and appointed governess to Princess Mary, daughter of Hemy VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon, Spain. She … Read moreBl. Margaret Pole: Saint of the Day for Thursday, May 28, 2026​

At the end of the sixth century anyone would have said that Augustine had found his niche in life. Looking at this respected prior of a monastery, almost anyone would have predicted he would spend his last days there, instructing, governing, and settling even further into this sedentary life. But Pope St. Gregory the Great … Read moreSt. Augustine of Canterbury: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, May 27, 2026​

St. Philip Neri was a Christian missionary and founder of the Congregation of the Oratory, a community of Catholic priests and lay brothers. He was born in Florence on July 21, 1515 as one of four children to Francesco Neri. From a very young age, Philip was known for being cheerful and obedient. He was … Read moreSt. Philip Neri: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, May 26, 2026​

It would be easy to concentrate on the mystical experiences God gave this saint, rather than on her life. In fact, it would be difficult to do differently, so overwhelming were those gifts from God. The temptation for many modern readers (including the author) would be to see little to identify with in these graces … Read moreSt. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi: Saint of the Day for Monday, May 25, 2026​

St. John Baptist de de Rossi, also known as Giovanni Battista de’ Rossi, was born on February 22, 1698 in Voltaggio, Italy. He was the fourth child of Charles de Rossi and Frances Anfossi, known to be a holy and faith filled couple. Though John’s family was not financially wealthy, they were rich in faith. … Read moreSt. John Baptist de Rossi: Saint of the Day for Saturday, May 23, 2026​