Saint of the Day

St. Catherine of Alexandria Feast date: Nov 25 Catholics and other Christians around the world celebrate today, Nov. 25, the memorial of St. Catherine of Alexandria, a revered martyr of the fourth century. St. Catherine was the subject of great interest and devotion among later medieval Christians. Devotees relished tales of her rejection of marriage, … Read moreSt. Catherine of Alexandria​ (on November 25, 2024 at 1:24 am )

St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions Feast date: Nov 24 During his papacy, Pope John Paul II canonized a group of 117 martyrs who died for the Roman Catholic Faith in Vietnam during the nineteenth century. The group was made up of ninety-six Vietnamese, eleven Spaniards, and ten French. Eight of the group were bishops, fifty … Read moreSt. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions​ (on November 24, 2024 at 1:26 am )

St. Columbanus Feast date: Nov 23 An originator of Ireland’s unique monastic tradition, who went on to serve as a missionary to continental Europe during the early Middle Ages, the abbot Saint Columbanus – also known as St. Columban – is honored by the Catholic Church on Nov. 23. Despite their similar names and biographies, … Read moreSt. Columbanus​ (on November 23, 2024 at 1:29 am )

Pope St. Clement I Feast date: Nov 23 On Nov. 23 Roman Catholics remember the fourth Pope, St. Clement I, a disciple of the apostles who inherited the authority of St. Peter in the first century. Eastern Catholics celebrate his feast on Nov. 25. The details of Clement’s life, before his conversion and even afterward, … Read morePope St. Clement I​ (on November 23, 2024 at 1:29 am )

Blessed Miguel Pro Juarez Feast date: Nov 23 Born in Guadalupe on January 13, 1891, Miguel Pro Juarez was one of 11 children. Miguel was, from an early age, intensely spiritual and equally intense in his mischievousness, frequently exasperating his family with his humor and practical jokes. As a child he had a daring precociousness … Read moreBlessed Miguel Pro Juarez​ (on November 23, 2024 at 1:29 am )

St. Cecilia Feast date: Nov 22 St. Cecilia’s family was one of the principle families of Rome. According to the cultural custom of the time, Cecilia’s family betrothed her to a pagan nobleman named Valerian despite St. Cecelia’s consecration to God. On their wedding night, Cecilia told Valerian that she had sworn to remain a … Read moreSt. Cecilia​ (on November 22, 2024 at 1:26 am )

Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Feast date: Nov 21 The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated annually on November 21st, commemorates the presentation of the Blessed Virgin as a child by her parents in the Temple in Jerusalem. Before Mary’s birth, her parents received a heavenly message … Read moreFeast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary​ (on November 21, 2024 at 1:25 am )

St. Bernward Feast date: Nov 20 Saint Bernward served as the thirteenth Bishop of Hildesheim, Germany during the middle of the tenth century. His grandfather was Athelbero, Count Palatine of Saxony. After having lost his parents, Bernward was sent to live with his uncle Volkmar, who was the Bishop of Utrecht. His uncle enlisted the assistance of … Read moreSt. Bernward​ (on November 20, 2024 at 12:26 am )

St. Raphael Kalinowski Feast date: Nov 19 Saint Raphael was born  in 1835 as Joseph, son of Andrew and Josepha Kalinowski in present day Lithuania. Saint Raphael felt a call to the priesthood early in his life, but decided to complete his education. He studied zoology, chemistry, agriculture, and apiculture at the Institute of Agronomy … Read moreSt. Raphael Kalinowski​ (on November 19, 2024 at 1:25 am )

Dedication of the Churches of Peter and Paul Feast date: Nov 18 This feast celebrates the dedications of two of the four major basilicas of Rome. Saint Peter’s Basilica was originally built in 323 by the emperor Constantine.  The basilica was constructed over the tomb of Peter the Apostle, the Church’s first Pope.  After standing … Read moreDedication of the Churches of Peter and Paul​ (on November 18, 2024 at 1:28 am )