died 1878 FEAST February 7 Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti, an Italian noble, was ordained in 1819, despite poor health. Known for his pastoral commitment and eucharistic […]
Blessed Pius IX
Paul Miki and Companions
1562 – 1597 FEAST February 6 Toyotomi Hideyoshi, ruling Japan in the name of the emperor, became alarmed at the growth of Christianity resulting from St. […]
Joan of France
1464-1505 FEAST February 4 Also known as Joan of Valois, this French foundress was the daughter of King Louis XI and the wife of King Louis […]
Blaise
Fourth Century FEAST February 3 This bishop and martyr lived in the fourth century in Turkey and Armenia. For a time Blaise lived in a cave […]
St. Josephine Bakhita
St. Josephine Bakhita’s story is a testimony to the role that believing in God’s love can play in helping victims of enslavement survive.
Francis-Xavier Bianchi
1743-1815 FEAST January 31 Born in Sicily, he was educated at Naples and wanted to enter religious life, despite his father’s opposition. But he persevered and […]
Genevieve
c. 422-c. 500 Feast Date: January 3 Genevieve took the veil of a dedicated virgin at 15, living with her parents in Nanterre and with her […]
Stephen
First Century FEAST December 26 Christianity’s first martyr was probably a Greek Jew. Stephen’s story is recounted in the Acts of the Apostles. He was among […]