Nun on Christian Saints

Caterina Volpicelli

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Caterina Volpicelli, italian saint. Born 1839, Naples, died 1894, Naples. Kept on 28 December. Religious order: Franciscans.

Adela

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Adela, catholic saint and royal princess. Born 660, died 734, Trier. Kept on 24 December. Religious order: Benedictines.

Irmina of Oeren

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Irmina of Oeren, frankish noble. Born 700, Trier, died 716, Wissembourg. Kept on 24 December. Religious order: Benedictines.

Paola Elisabetta Cerioli

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Paola Elisabetta Cerioli, italian nun (1816-1865). Born 1816, Soncino, died 1865, Seriate. Kept on 24 December.

Antonina Diaconu

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Antonina Diaconu. Born 1923, Mihăești, died 2011, Tismana Monastery. Kept on 23 December.

Jutta von Sponheim

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Jutta von Sponheim, german noble and nun. Born 1091, Burgsponheim, died 1136, Odernheim am Glan. Kept on 22 December. Religious order: Benedictines.

Evloghia Țârlea

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Evloghia Țârlea. Born 1908, Nymfaio, died 1949, Ciorogârla-Samurcășești monastery. Kept on 19 December.

Begga

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Begga, christian saint. Born 615, Landen, died 693, Andenne. Kept on 17 December.

Matilde del Sagrado Corazón

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Matilde del Sagrado Corazón, spanish author (1841-1902). Born 1841, Robledillo de la Vera, died 1902, Don Benito. Kept on 17 December.

Wivina

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Wivina, th-century Christian saint. Born 1109, Oisy-le-Verger, died 1170, Groot-Bijgaarden. Kept on 17 December. Religious order: Benedictines.

Maria Crocifissa di Rosa

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Maria Crocifissa di Rosa, italian Catholic nun and saint (1813-1855). Born 1813, Brescia, died 1855, Brescia. Kept on 15 December.

Susanna the Deaconess

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Susanna the Deaconess, christian martyr and saint. Born 260, Roman Empire, died 300, Eleutheropolis. Kept on 15 December.

Virginia Centurione Bracelli

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Virginia Centurione Bracelli, italian saint (1587-1651). Born 1587, Genoa, died 1651, Genoa. Kept on 15 December.

Elizabeth Rose

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Elizabeth Rose, french Benedictine nun. Died 1130. Kept on 13 December. Religious order: Benedictines.

Abra of Poitiers

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Abra of Poitiers, roman Catholic nun and saint. Born 339, died 360. Kept on 12 December.

Edburga of Minster-in-Thanet

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Edburga of Minster-in-Thanet, catholic saint, princess and abbess in Wessex. Born 650, England, died 751, Minster. Kept on 12 December. Religious order: Nuns of the order of Saint Benedict.

Maravillas de Jesús

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Maravillas de Jesús, spanish Roman Catholic nun and saint (1891-1974). Born 1891, Madrid, died 1974, Getafe. Kept on 11 December. Religious order: Order of Discalced Nuns of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel.

Burgundofara

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Burgundofara, frankish Abbess. Born 595, Poincy, died 656, Faremoutiers. Kept on 7 December. Patron of Cinisi, Faremoutiers.

María Josepha Rossello

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

María Josepha Rossello, italian Roman Catholic nun (1811-1880). Born 1811, Albissola Marina, died 1880, Savona. Kept on 7 December. Religious order: Order of the Brothers Discalced of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy.

Gertrud of Hamage

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Gertrud of Hamage. Died 649. Kept on 6 December. Religious order: Benedictines.

Ada

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Ada, saint, nun, abbess. Born 600, died 700. Kept on 4 December.

Hereswith

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Hereswith, northumbrian saint. Born 601, died Chelles. Kept on 1 December. Religious order: Benedictines.

Gwenllwyfo

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Gwenllwyfo, welsh female saint. Born Anglesey. Kept on 30 November.

Bilihildis

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Bilihildis, benedictine abbess and Frankish saint. Born 700, Veitshöchheim, died 734, Mainz. Kept on 27 November. Religious order: Benedictines.

Eanflæd

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Eanflæd, kentish princess. Born 626, Kingdom of Deira, died 704, Whitby Abbey. Kept on 24 November. Religious order: Benedictines.

Paraskeva Matieshina

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Paraskeva Matieshina, eastern Orthodox venerable. Born 1888, Kamianets-Podilskyi Raion, died 1953, Dmitrov. Kept on 23 November.

Vulfetrude

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Vulfetrude, french abbess. Born 640, Landen, died 669, Nivelles. Kept on 23 November. Religious order: Benedictines.

Amalberga of Maubeuge

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Amalberga of Maubeuge. Born 601, Binche, died 690, Maubeuge Abbey. Kept on 21 November. Religious order: Benedictines.

Franciszka Siedliska

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Franciszka Siedliska, polish beatified nun (1842-1902). Born 1842, Warsaw, died 1902, Rome. Kept on 21 November.

Domne Eafe

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Domne Eafe, granddaughter of King Eadbald of Kent. Born 650, died Minster. Kept on 19 November. Religious order: Benedictines.

Mechtilde

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Mechtilde, saxon Christian saint. Born 1241, Eisleben, died 1298, Kloster Helfta. Kept on 19 November. Religious order: Benedictines.

Rose Philippine Duchesne

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Rose Philippine Duchesne, french Catholic Religious Sister and missionary in the United States. Born 1769, Grenoble, died 1852, St. Charles. Kept on 18 November. Religious order: Society of the Sacred Heart.

Hilda

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Hilda, christian saint and the founding abbess of the monastery at Whitby, England. Born 614, England, died 680, Whitby Abbey. Kept on 17 November. Religious order: Benedictines.

Agnes of Assisi

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Agnes of Assisi, poor Clare abbess. Born 1197, Assisi, died 1253, San Damiano. Kept on 16 November. Religious order: Poor Clares.

Gertrude the Great

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Gertrude the Great, roman Catholic Saint. Born 1256, Eisleben, died 1302, Eisleben. Kept on 16 November, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to Margaret of Scotland, and Gertrude. Patron of West Indies. Religious order: Benedictines.

Frances Xavier Cabrini

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Frances Xavier Cabrini, italian-American Catholic nun, misionary and saint (1850-1917). Born 1850, Sant’Angelo Lodigiano, died 1917, Chicago. Kept on 13 November, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to Frances Xavier Cabrini. Invoked as patron of Lincoln Park, hospital administration, hospital administrators, immigrant, immigrants. Religious order: Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Alicja Kotowska

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Alicja Kotowska, polish nun (1899-1939). Born 1899, Warsaw, died 1939, Wielka Piaśnica. Kept on 11 November.

Marina of Omura

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Marina of Omura, japanese martyr. Born 1501, Japan, died 1634, Nagasaki. Kept on 11 November. Religious order: Dominican Order.

Elizabeth of the Trinity

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Elizabeth of the Trinity, french Carmelite nun and mystic. Born 1880, Bourges, died 1906, Dijon. Kept on 9 November. Religious order: Order of Discalced Nuns of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel.

Matrona of Perge

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Matrona of Perge, byzantine saint. Born 420, Perge, died 490, Constantinople. Kept on 9 November.

Bertila de Chelles

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Bertila de Chelles, frankish abbesses. Born 601, Soissons, died 705, Chelles. Kept on 6 November.

Ida of Toggenburg

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Ida of Toggenburg, catholic saint. Born 1140, Illerkirchberg, died 1226, Fischingen. Kept on 3 November.

Winifred

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Winifred, 7th-century Welsh saint. Born 635, Tegeingl, died 680, Gwytherin. Kept on 3 November.

Begu

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Begu, nun and saint. Born Hackness, died 690. Kept on 31 October.

Anastasia of Rome

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Anastasia of Rome, martyred nun under emperor Valerian. Born 220, Rome, died 250, Rome. Kept on 29 October. Patron of Buddusò, Santa Severina.

Ermelinde

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Ermelinde, brabantine Christian nun and saint. Born 510, Lovenjoel, died 590, Meldert. Kept on 29 October.

Canna

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Canna, 6th-century female Welsh saint. Born 600, Wales, died 501. Kept on 25 October.

Ethelfleda of Romsey

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Ethelfleda of Romsey, abbess in 10th century, saint. Kept on 23 October. Religious order: Benedictines.

Laura of Saint Catherine of Siena Montoya

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Laura of Saint Catherine of Siena Montoya, colombian catholic sister (1875-1949). Born 1875, Jericó, died 1949, Medellín. Kept on 21 October.

Maria Bertilla Boscardin

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Maria Bertilla Boscardin, italian nun and nurse (1888-1922). Born 1888, Brendola, died 1922, Treviso. Kept on 20 October.

Laura

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Laura, spanish saint. Born Córdoba, died 864, Córdoba. Kept on 19 October.

Margaret Mary Alacoque

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Margaret Mary Alacoque, catholic Saint and Mystic (1647-1690). Born 1647, Verosvres, died 1690, Paray-le-Monial. Kept on 16 October, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to Hedwig, and Margaret Mary Alacoque. Patron of Porto Martins.

Marguerite d'Youville

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Marguerite d’Youville, canadian saint (1701-1771). Born 1701, Varennes, died 1771, Montreal. Kept on 16 October.

Philippina of Chalon

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Philippina of Chalon. Died 1507. Kept on 16 October.

Măndălina Cătălinici

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Măndălina Cătălinici. Born 1895, Malajnica, died 1962. Kept on 15 October.

Angadrisma

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Angadrisma, abbess and saint. Born 630, Beauvais, died 695, Oroër. Kept on 14 October.

Æthelburh of Barking

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Æthelburh of Barking, abbess. Born 601, died 601, Barking. Kept on 11 October. Religious order: Benedictines.

Juliana of Pavilly

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Juliana of Pavilly, french saint, 685-750. Born 685, Pavilly, died 750, Pavilly. Kept on 11 October. Religious order: Benedictines.

Theodechilde of Jouarre

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Theodechilde of Jouarre, abbess and saint. Died Jouarre. Kept on 10 October.

Osgyth

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Osgyth, english saint. Born Quarrendon, died 655. Kept on 7 October.

Faustina Kowalska

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Faustina Kowalska, nun and saint from Poland (1905-1938). Born 1905, Głogowiec, died 1938, Kraków. Kept on 5 October, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to Faustina Kowalska. Religious order: Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy.

Flora of Beaulieu

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Flora of Beaulieu, nun of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem (d.1347). Born 1309, Maurs, died 1347, Issendolus. Kept on 5 October. Religious order: Nuns of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.

Aurea of Paris

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Aurea of Paris, première abbesse du monastère colombaniste de Saint-Martial de Paris. Born 650, Syria, died 666, Paris. Kept on 4 October.

Théodore Guérin

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Théodore Guérin, catholic saint and nun from France (1798-1856). Born 1798, Étables-sur-Mer, died 1856, Terre Haute. Kept on 3 October. Religious order: Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Anna of Kashin

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Anna of Kashin, russian princess and saint. Born 1280, Rostov Veliky, died 1368, Kashin. Kept on 2 October.

Jeanne Émilie de Villeneuve

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Jeanne Émilie de Villeneuve, french nun and saint (1811-1854). Born 1811, Toulouse, died 1854, Castres. Kept on 2 October.

Enghenedl

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Enghenedl, welsh 6c saint. Born 600, Anglesey. Kept on 30 September.

Leoba

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Leoba, anglo-Saxon nun. Born 710, Kingdom of Wessex, died 782, Schornsheim. Kept on 28 September. Religious order: Benedictines.

Tetta

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Tetta, saxon saint. Died 772. Kept on 28 September.

Ephigenia of Ethiopia

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Ephigenia of Ethiopia, christian folk saint virgin from “Asiatic Ethiopia”. Kept on 21 September.

Emilie de Rodat

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Emilie de Rodat, christian saint and mystic. Born 1787, Rodez, died 1852, Villefranche-de-Rouergue. Kept on 19 September.

María de la Purísima de la Cruz

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

María de la Purísima de la Cruz, spanish religious (1926-1998). Born 1926, Madrid, died 1998, Seville. Kept on 18 September. Religious order: Sisters of the Cross.

Columba of Spain

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Columba of Spain, 9th-century Spanish Christian saint and martyr. Born Córdoba, died 853, Córdoba. Kept on 17 September.

Camelle de Toulouse

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Camelle de Toulouse, sainte française. Kept on 16 September. Religious order: Cistercians.

Edith of Wilton

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Edith of Wilton, english nun. Born 961, Kemsing, died 984, Wilton. Kept on 16 September. Religious order: Benedictines.

Eugénie d'Alsace

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Eugénie d’Alsace, abbess and Roman Catholic saint. Born 695, died 735, Mont Sainte-Odile. Kept on 16 September.

Kamila z Tuluzy

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Kamila z Tuluzy. Died Sainte-Camelle. Kept on 16 September. Religious order: Cistercians.

Wulthryth

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Wulthryth, anglo-Saxon Abbess and saint. Born 901, died 985. Kept on 13 September. Religious order: Benedictines.

Noyale

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Noyale, welsh saint. Born 401, England. Kept on 11 September.

Sperandia

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Sperandia, italian saint. Born 1216, Gubbio, died 1276, Cingoli. Kept on 11 September. Religious order: Benedictines.

Vinciane de Wintershoven

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Vinciane de Wintershoven. Died Wintershoven. Kept on 11 September.

Wulfhild

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Wulfhild, wulfhild [St Wulfhild] (d. after 996), abbess of Barking and Horton. Born 940, died 1000, London. Kept on 9 September. Religious order: Benedictines.

Kassia

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Kassia, byzantine abbess, poet, composer, and hymnographer. Born 810, Istanbul, died 865, Constantinople. Kept on 7 September. Patron of Kasos.

Madelberta

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Madelberta, 7th-century nun. Born 700, died 706, Maubeuge. Kept on 7 September. Religious order: Benedictines.

Obdulia

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Obdulia, martyr. Kept on 5 September. Invoked as patron of toledo.

Hieu

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Hieu, irish abbess. Born 601. Kept on 2 September. Religious order: Benedictines.

Ingrid of Skänninge

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Ingrid of Skänninge, th-century Swedish Dominican nun and prioress, Catholic saint, founder of Skänninge Abbey. Born 1201, Östergötland, died 1282, Skänninge. Kept on 2 September. Religious order: Dominican Order.

Douceline of Digne

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Douceline of Digne, th-century Provençal saint. Born 1214, Digne-les-Bains, died 1274, Marseille. Kept on 1 September. Religious order: Poor Clares, Roubaud beguinage.

Verena

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Verena, egyptian saint. Born 260, Thebes, died 344, Bad Zurzach. Kept on 1 September. Invoked as patron of lighthouse keepers.

Jeanne Jugan

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Jeanne Jugan, french saint. Born 1792, Cancale, died 1879, Saint-Pern. Kept on 30 August.

Euphrasia Eluvathingal

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Euphrasia Eluvathingal, indian Carmelite sister and saint (1877-1952). Born 1877, Kattoor, Thrissur, died 1952, Ollur. Kept on 29 August.

Florentina

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Florentina, christian female saint. Born 501, Cartagena, died 615. Kept on 27 August.

Jeanne-Elisabeth Bichier de Ages

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Jeanne-Elisabeth Bichier de Ages, french saint. Born 1773, Le Blanc, died 1838, La Puye. Kept on 26 August.

Mariam Baouardy

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Mariam Baouardy, melkite Carmelite nun and saint (1846-1878). Born 1846, I’billin, died 1878, Bethlehem. Kept on 26 August. Religious order: Order of Discalced Nuns of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel.

Æbbe of Coldingham

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Æbbe of Coldingham. Born Kingdom of Northumbria, died 683, Coldingham. Kept on 25 August.

Emily de Vialar

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Emily de Vialar, french saint (1797-1856). Born 1797, Gaillac, died 1856, Marseille. Kept on 24 August. Religious order: Franciscans.

Joan Antidea Thouret

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Joan Antidea Thouret, french saint. Born 1765, Sancey-le-Long, died 1826, Naples. Kept on 24 August. Religious order: Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, Sisters of Charity of Saint Joan Antida Thouret.

Maria Micaela Desmaisieres

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Maria Micaela Desmaisieres, spanish saint (1809-1865). Born 1809, Madrid, died 1865, Valencia. Kept on 24 August. Religious order: Sisters of Adoration, Handmaids of the Blessed Sacrament and of Charity.

Ascelina

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Ascelina, cistercian nun and mystic. Born 1121, died 1195. Kept on 23 August. Religious order: Cistercians.

Maria De Mattias

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Maria De Mattias, italian Catholic nun, foundress and saint (1805-1866). Born 1805, Vallecorsa, died 1866, Rome. Kept on 20 August. Religious order: Adorers of the Blood of Christ.

Beatrice of Silva

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Beatrice of Silva, portuguese Catholic nun and saint, founder of the Order of the Immaculate Conception (Conceptionists). Born 1424, Ceuta, died 1492, Toledo. Kept on 17 August. Patron of Água de Pena. Religious order: Order of the Immaculate Conception.

Clare of Montefalco

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Clare of Montefalco, augustinian nun and abbess. Born 1268, Montefalco, died 1308, Montefalco. Kept on 17 August. Invoked as patron of montefalco. Patron of Montefalco. Religious order: Augustinian nuns.

Jeanne Delanoue

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Jeanne Delanoue, founder of the Congregation of St. Anne of Providence (1666-1736). Born 1666, Saumur, died 1736, Saumur. Kept on 17 August.

Nazaria (schimonahie)

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Nazaria (schimonahie). Born 1697, Brașov, died 1814, Văratec Monastery. Kept on 17 August.

Olimpiada (schimonahia)

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Olimpiada (schimonahia). Born 1757, Iași, died 1842, Văratec Monastery. Kept on 17 August.

Radegund

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Radegund, frankish queen consort. Born 518, Erfurt, died 587, Poitiers. Kept on 13 August. Patron of Roatto.

Jane Frances de Chantal

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Jane Frances de Chantal, french nun and saint (1572-1641). Born 1572, Dijon, died 1641, Moulins. Kept on 12 August, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to Jane Frances de Chantal. Religious order: Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary.

Sigeberge

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Sigeberge. Kept on 12 August. Religious order: Benedictines.

Clare of Assisi

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Clare of Assisi, italian saint (1194-1253). Born 1194, Assisi, died 1253, Assisi. Kept on 11 August, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to Clare. Invoked as patron of Poor Clares, Santa Clara Pueblo, assisi, embroiderer, embroiderers, eye disease, florence, gilder, gilders, goldsmith, goldsmiths, illuminator. Patron of Daule, Iglesias, Manfria, Marciana Marina, San Gavino Monreale, Santa Clara, Santa Clara La Laguna, Santa Clara Pueblo, Sini, Villachiara. Religious order: Franciscans, Poor Clares.

Candida Maria of Jesus

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Candida Maria of Jesus, spanish saint (1845-1912). Born 1845, died 1912, Salamanca. Kept on 9 August. Patron of Głogówek.

Edith Stein

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Edith Stein, jewish-German Catholic nun, theologian and philosopher (1891-1942). Born 1891, Wrocław, died 1942, Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration camp. Kept on 9 August. Invoked as patron of Jewish Converts. Patron of Europe. Religious order: Order of Discalced Nuns of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel.

Beata Bonifacia Rodríguez de Castro

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Beata Bonifacia Rodríguez de Castro, spanish author (1837-1905). Born 1837, Salamanca, died 1905, Zamora. Kept on 8 August.

Anna Maria Rubatto

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Anna Maria Rubatto, italian Roman Catholic nun and saint (1844-1904). Born 1844, Carmagnola, died 1904, Montevideo. Kept on 6 August.

Adèle Mardosewicz

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Adèle Mardosewicz. Born 1888, Ciasnoŭka, died 1943, Navahrudak. Kept on 1 August.

Eugenia Mackiewicz

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Eugenia Mackiewicz, polish nun. Born 1903, Suwałki, died 1943, Navahrudak District. Kept on 1 August.

Julia Rapiej

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Julia Rapiej. Born 1900, Stary Rogożyn, died 1943, Navahrudak. Kept on 1 August.

Leocadia Matuszewska

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Leocadia Matuszewska. Born 1906, Stara Huta, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, died 1943, Navahrudak. Kept on 1 August. Religious order: Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.

Weronika Narmontowicz

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Weronika Narmontowicz, polish Roman Catholic nun and martyr (1916-1943). Born 1916, Grodno District, died 1943, Navahrudak District. Kept on 1 August.

María of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

María of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, mexican Roman Catholic nun (1868-1959). Born 1868, Jalisco, died 1959, Guadalajara. Kept on 30 July. Religious order: Franciscans.

Alphonsa

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Alphonsa, syro-Malabar Catholic Franciscan Religious Sister. Born 1910, Aymanam Grama Panchayat, died 1946, Bharananganam. Kept on 28 July. Invoked as patron of diseases in the feet. Religious order: Franciscans.

Bartolomea Capitanio

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Bartolomea Capitanio, foundress of the Sisters of Charity of Lovere. (1807-1833). Born 1807, Lovere, died 1833, Lovere. Kept on 26 July. Invoked as patron of lovere, teacher. Patron of Lovere.

Glossinde de Metz

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Glossinde de Metz, french saint. Born 580, died 610. Kept on 25 July.

María del Monte Carmelo Sallés y Barangueras

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

María del Monte Carmelo Sallés y Barangueras, spanish Saint, foundress of the Conceptionists Missionaries of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (1848-1911). Born 1848, Vic, died 1911, Madrid. Kept on 25 July.

Segolena of Albi

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Segolena of Albi, french deaconess and saint. Born Albi, died 601. Kept on 24 July. Religious order: Benedictines.

Bridget of Sweden

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Bridget of Sweden, swedish nun, mystic, and saint (c.1303-1373). Born 1303, Finsta, died 1373, Rome. Kept on 23 July, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to Bridget of Sweden. Invoked as patron of europe, sweden, widow. Patron of Europe, Santa Brígida. Religious order: Bridgettines.

Aurea of Córdoba

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Aurea of Córdoba, saint, nun, and martyr, part of the Martyrs of Córdoba. Born 810, died 856. Kept on 19 July.

Macrina the Younger

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Macrina the Younger, 4th-century Roman nun. Born 330, Kayseri, died 379, Amasya. Kept on 19 July.

Eadburh of Bicester

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Eadburh of Bicester, english nun and saint. Born England, died 650. Kept on 18 July.

Marie-Henriette de la Providence

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Marie-Henriette de la Providence, carmélite de Compiègne guillotinée en 1794. Born 1760, Cajarc, died 1794, Paris. Kept on 17 July. Religious order: Order of Discalced Nuns of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel.

Thérèse de Saint-Augustin

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Thérèse de Saint-Augustin, french nun (1752-1794). Born 1752, Paris, died 1794, Paris. Kept on 17 July. Religious order: Order of Discalced Nuns of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel.

Marie-Madeleine Postel

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Marie-Madeleine Postel, french saint. Born 1756, Barfleur, died 1846, Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte. Kept on 16 July. Religious order: Third Order of Saint Francis, Sisters of St. Marie Madeleine Postel.

Anne-Marie Javouhey

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Anne-Marie Javouhey, th century French nun. Born 1779, Jallanges, died 1851, Paris. Kept on 15 July.

Apronia of Toul

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Apronia of Toul, nun and saint. Kept on 15 July.

Toscana di Zevio

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Toscana di Zevio, religious of the Order of Malta. Born 1280, Zevio, died 1343, Verona. Kept on 14 July. Patron of Zevio. Religious order: Nuns of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.

Clelia Barbieri

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Clelia Barbieri, italian Roman Catholic religious and saint (1847-1870). Born 1847, San Giovanni in Persiceto, died 1870, San Giovanni in Persiceto. Kept on 13 July.

Mildthryth

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Mildthryth, anglo-Saxon Abbess. Born 700, died 734, Minster. Kept on 13 July. Religious order: Benedictines.

Amalberga of Temse

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Amalberga of Temse, lotharingian noble woman. Born 741, Lotharingia, died 772, Temse. Kept on 10 July.

Amandina of Schakkebroek

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Amandina of Schakkebroek, belgian Franciscan missionary, martyr, Catholic Saint (1872-1900). Born 1872, Herk-de-Stad, died 1900, Taiyuan. Kept on 9 July. Religious order: Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.

Anne-Françoise Moreau

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Anne-Françoise Moreau, french nun, missionary, martyr, Catholic saint (1866-1900). Born 1866, Rouans, died 1900, Taiyuan. Kept on 9 July. Religious order: Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.

Jeanne-Marie Guerguin

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Jeanne-Marie Guerguin, french nun, missionary, martyr, Catholic saint (1864-1900). Born 1864, Belle-Isle-en-Terre, died 1900, Taiyuan. Kept on 9 July. Religious order: Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.

Marie de la Paix Giuliani

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Marie de la Paix Giuliani, italian nun, missionary, martyr, Catholic saint (1875-1900). Born 1875, L’Aquila, died 1900, Taiyuan. Kept on 9 July. Religious order: Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.

Marie-Adolphine

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Marie-Adolphine, dutch missionary, martyr, Catholic Saint (1866-1900). Born 1866, North Brabant, died 1900, Taiyuan. Kept on 9 July. Religious order: Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.

Marija Petković

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Marija Petković, croatian Catholic nun, founder of the Catholic Congregation of the Daughters of Mercy (1892-1966). Born 1892, Blato, Korčula, died 1966, Rome. Kept on 9 July. Religious order: Franciscans.

Mary Clara Nanetti

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Mary Clara Nanetti, italian nun, missionary, martyr, Catholic saint (1872-1900). Born 1872, Occhiobello, died 1900, Taiyuan. Kept on 9 July. Religious order: Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.

Mary Hermina of Jesus

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Mary Hermina of Jesus, french nun, missionary, martyr, Catholic Saint (1866-1900). Born 1866, Beaune, died 1900, Taiyuan. Kept on 9 July. Religious order: Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.

Paulina

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Paulina, austro-Hungarian immigrant to Brazil, foundress and saint. Born 1865, Vigolo Vattaro, died 1942, Ipiranga District. Kept on 9 July. Invoked as patron of diabetics.

Veronica Giuliani

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Veronica Giuliani, capuchin mystic (1660-1727). Born 1660, Mercatello sul Metauro, died 1727, Città di Castello. Kept on 9 July. Patron of Mercatello sul Metauro. Religious order: Capuchin Poor Clares.

Landrada

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Landrada, belgian saint. Born 650, Bilzen, died 700, Munsterbilzen Abbey. Kept on 8 July. Religious order: Benedictines.

Æthelburh of Faremoutiers

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Æthelburh of Faremoutiers, anglo-Saxon princess, abbess and saint. Died 664, Faremoutiers Abbey. Kept on 7 July.

Eurfyl ach Padarn

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Eurfyl ach Padarn, nun. Kept on 6 July.

Filotimia Manolache

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Filotimia Manolache. Born 1896, Bălănești, died 1989, Râmeț Monastery. Kept on 6 July.

Moninne

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Moninne, irish saint. Born 432, died 519. Kept on 6 July.

Nazaria Ignacia

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Nazaria Ignacia, nun (1889-1943). Born 1889, Madrid, died 1943, Buenos Aires. Kept on 6 July.

Bertha of Artois

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Bertha of Artois, french abbess. Born 644, Artois, died 723, Blangy-sur-Ternoise. Kept on 4 July.

Monegundis

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Monegundis, christian saint. Born Chartres, died 570, Tours. Kept on 2 July.

Erentrude

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Erentrude, saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Born 601, Worms, died 718, Salzburg. Kept on 30 June. Religious order: Benedictines.

Louise Thérèse de Montaignac

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Louise Thérèse de Montaignac, french religious (1820-1885). Born 1820, Le Havre, died 1885, Montluçon. Kept on 27 June.

Pome

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Pome, gallic nun. Born 250, died 300. Kept on 27 June.

Dorothea of Montau

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Dorothea of Montau, hermitess and visionary. Born 1347, Mątowy Wielkie, died 1394, Kwidzyn. Kept on 25 June.

María Guadalupe García Zavala

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

María Guadalupe García Zavala, mexican Catholic nun and saint (1878-1963). Born 1878, Zapopan, died 1963, Guadalajara. Kept on 24 June.

Æthelthryth

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Æthelthryth, abbess of Ely. Born 636, Exning, died 679, Ely. Kept on 23 June.

Benigna di Breslavia

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Benigna di Breslavia, monaca polacca. Born Kuyavia, died 1241, Wrocław. Kept on 20 June. Religious order: Cistercians.

Juliana Falconieri

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Juliana Falconieri, italian nun. Born 1270, Florence, died 1341, Florence. Kept on 19 June. Invoked as patron of disease. Religious order: Servite Order.

Elizabeth of Schönau

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Elizabeth of Schönau, german Benedictine visionary. Born 1129, Cologne, died 1164, Schönau Abbey in Nassau. Kept on 18 June. Religious order: Benedictines.

Lutgardis

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Lutgardis, flemish saint. Born 1182, Tongeren, died 1246, Awirs. Kept on 16 June. Religious order: Cistercians.

Damhnad of Tedavnet

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Damhnad of Tedavnet, irish saint. Kept on 13 June.

Maria Klemensa Staszewska

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Maria Klemensa Staszewska, polish catholic nun (1890-1943). Born 1890, Złoczew, died 1943, Auschwitz. Kept on 12 June.

Maria Marta Kazimiera Wołowska

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Maria Marta Kazimiera Wołowska, polish nun and Catholic saint (1879-1942). Born 1879, Lublin, died 1942, Slonim. Kept on 12 June.

Alice

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Alice, cistercian laysister and leper. Born 1220, Schaerbeek, died 1250, La Cambre Abbey. Kept on 11 June. Invoked as patron of blind person. Religious order: Cistercians.

Paula Frassinetti

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Paula Frassinetti, italian Roman Catholic nun. Born 1809, Genoa, died 1882, Rome. Kept on 11 June. Religious order: Dominican Order.

Rosa Molas i Vallve

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Rosa Molas i Vallve, spanish Roman Catholic nun (1815-1876). Born 1815, Reus, died 1876, Tortosa. Kept on 11 June.

Mariam Thresia Chiramel

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Mariam Thresia Chiramel, th‑century Indian Syro‑Malabar nun and foundress, Catholic saint, known for stigmata and family apostolate. Born 1876, Puthenchira, died 1926, Kuzhikattussery. Kept on 8 June.

Elizabeth of Pasărea

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Elizabeth of Pasărea, romanian Orthodox schemanun and saint (1970-2014). Born 1970, Moldova-Sulița, died 2014, Pasărea monastery. Kept on 5 June.

Isabella Maria della Passione

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Isabella Maria della Passione, italian Poor Clare nun. Died 1530. Kept on 4 June. Religious order: Poor Clares.

Ninnoc

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Ninnoc, 5th‑century Welsh‑Breton abbess, Christian saint, founder of a double monastery in Brittany, and reputed protector of women and the poor. Born 450, Wales, died 467. Kept on 4 June.

Rhipsime

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Rhipsime, armenian saint. Born 300, Rome, died 301, Vagharshapat. Kept on 4 June.

Sophia of Ainos

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Sophia of Ainos, orthodox saint from Thrace. Born Enez. Kept on 4 June.

Oliva di Anagni

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Oliva di Anagni, santa cristiana. Born Anagni, died 492, Anagni. Kept on 3 June. Patron of Castro dei Volsci, Trivigliano.

Camilla Battista da Varano

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Camilla Battista da Varano, italian saint, Clarissa, mystic and humanist (1548-1524). Born 1458, Camerino, died 1524, Camerino. Kept on 2 June. Religious order: Poor Clares.

Bona of Pisa

Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Bona of Pisa, nun who helped lead travellers on pilgrimages. Born 1156, Pisa, died 1207, Pisa. Kept on 29 May. Invoked as patron of courier, couriers, flight attendant, flight attendants, guides, pilgrim, pilgrims, pisa, traveler, travellers. Patron of Pisa. Religious order: Augustinian nuns.

Theodosia of Constantinople

Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Theodosia of Constantinople, greek saint. Born 700, Constantinople, died 726, Constantinople. Kept on 29 May.

Ursula Ledóchowska

Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Ursula Ledóchowska, roman Catholic missionary and saint (1865-1939). Born 1865, Loosdorf, died 1939, Rome. Kept on 29 May. Religious order: Sisters Ursulines of the Roman Union, Congregation of the Ursulines of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus.

Mariana de Jesús de Paredes

Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Mariana de Jesús de Paredes, mariana de Jesus. Born 1618, Quito, died 1645, Quito. Kept on 26 May. Patron of Salitre. Religious order: Third Order of Saint Francis.

Madeleine Sophie Barat

Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Madeleine Sophie Barat, founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart. Born 1779, Joigny, died 1865, Paris. Kept on 25 May. Invoked as patron of school children. Religious order: Society of the Sacred Heart.

Rita de Cascia

Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Rita de Cascia, italian Augustinian nun. Born 1381, died 1457, Cascia. Kept on 22 May, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to Rita of Cascia. Invoked as patron of abuse, casolla, illness, incorrigibility, lost causes or impossible cases, marital problems, abuse, mother, wound. Patron of Cascia, Chilecito, Farnetta. Religious order: Augustinian nuns.

Gisela, Abbess of Chelles

Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Gisela, Abbess of Chelles, roman Catholic nun and abbess. Born 757, died 810, Chelles. Kept on 21 May. Religious order: Benedictines.

Giulia Salzano

Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Giulia Salzano, italian saint (1846-1929). Born 1846, Santa Maria Capua Vetere, died 1929, Casoria. Kept on 17 May.

Agnes of Poitiers

Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Agnes of Poitiers, 6th-century French saint and abbess. Born 600, France, died 588, Poitiers. Kept on 13 May.

Mærwynn

Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Mærwynn, catholic and Eastern Orthodox saint. Died 970. Kept on 13 May.

Rictrude

Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Rictrude, merovingian saint. Born 614, Périgord, died 687, Marchiennes. Kept on 12 May.

Louise Marillac

Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Louise Marillac, co-founder, with Vincent de Paul, of the Daughters of Charity (1591-1660). Born 1591, Ferrières-en-Brie, died 1660, Paris. Kept on 9 May. Religious order: Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul.

Itta of Metz

Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Itta of Metz, frankish Saint. Born 592, Metz, died 652, Nivelles. Kept on 8 May. Invoked as patron of itteville. Religious order: Benedictines.

Rose Venerini

Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Rose Venerini, saint and educational pioneer. Born 1656, Viterbo, died 1728, Rome. Kept on 7 May.

Marie-Catherine Troiani

Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Marie-Catherine Troiani, italian Roman Catholic nun (1813-1887). Born 1813, Giuliano di Roma, died 1887, Cairo. Kept on 6 May. Religious order: Third Order of Saint Francis.

Jutta of Kulmsee

Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Jutta of Kulmsee, german noblewoman, mystic and saint. Born 1200, Sangerhausen, died 1260, Chełmża. Kept on 5 May. Invoked as patron of prussia. Patron of Prussia. Religious order: Third Order of Saint Francis.

Matrona Ciupelea

Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Matrona Ciupelea. Born 1852, Săliște, died 1935, Horezu monastery. Kept on 5 May.

Mavra de pe Ceahlău

Sat, 04 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Mavra de pe Ceahlău. Born 1650, died 1750. Kept on 4 May.

Wiborada

Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Wiborada, anchoress, Benedictine nun, and martyr. Born 860, Klingnau, died 926, St. Gallen. Kept on 2 May. Invoked as patron of librarian, library. Religious order: Benedictines.

Marie Guyart

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Marie Guyart, french foundress of the Ursuline Monastery in Quebec. Born 1599, Tours, died 1672, Quebec City. Kept on 30 April. Religious order: Ursulines.

Ava

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Ava, roman Catholic saint. Died 899. Kept on 29 April. Religious order: Benedictines.

Franca Visalta

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Franca Visalta, italian saint. Born 1170, Piacenza, died 1218, Piacenza. Kept on 25 April. Religious order: Cistercians.

Elisabeth Hesselblad

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Elisabeth Hesselblad, swedish religious foundress (1870-1957). Born 1870, Fåglavik, died 1957, Rome. Kept on 24 April. Religious order: Bridgettines.

Mary Euphrasia Pelletier

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Mary Euphrasia Pelletier, th‑century French nun and foundress of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd (1796-1868). Born 1796, Isle of Noirmoutier, died 1868, Angers. Kept on 24 April.

Opportuna of Montreuil

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Opportuna of Montreuil, french Benedictine nun. Born Exmes, died 770, Montreuil-au-Houlme. Kept on 22 April. Religious order: Benedictines.

Senorina of Basto

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Senorina of Basto, galician saint. Born 924, Vieira do Minho, died 982. Kept on 22 April. Religious order: Benedictines.

Anthusa of Constantinople

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Anthusa of Constantinople, byzantine saint. Born 757, Constantinople, died 809, Constantinople. Kept on 18 April.

Athanasia of Egina

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Athanasia of Egina, 9th‑century Byzantine Christian abbess and saint from Aegina. Born 701, Aegina, died 860. Kept on 18 April.

Aye

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Aye, belgian Catholic saint (died c.711). Born 650, died 714, Mons. Kept on 18 April. Religious order: Benedictines.

Bernadette Soubirous

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Bernadette Soubirous, french saint (1844-1879). Born 1844, Lourdes, died 1879, Nevers. Kept on 16 April. Invoked as patron of the sick, asthma sufferers, nurses and carers. Religious order: Sisters of Charity of Nevers.

Ida of Louvain

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Ida of Louvain, cistercian nun of Roosendael Abbey in the 13th-century Low Countries. Born 1211, died 1290. Kept on 13 April.

Margaret of Castello

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Margaret of Castello, italian saint. Born 1287, Metola, died 1320, Città di Castello. Kept on 13 April. Religious order: Dominican Order.

Filofteia Antonescu

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Filofteia Antonescu, romanian nun. Born 1750, died 1833, Pasărea monastery. Kept on 12 April.

Teresa of the Andes

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Teresa of the Andes, chilean nun of the Discalced Carmelite Order. Born 1900, Santiago, died 1920, Los Andes. Kept on 12 April. Religious order: Order of Discalced Nuns of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel.

Celestina Catarina Faron

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Celestina Catarina Faron, polish nun, martyr, blessed of the Catholic Church (1913-1944). Born 1913, Zabrze, died 1944, Auschwitz. Kept on 9 April.

Josaphata Hordashevska

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Josaphata Hordashevska, ukrainian nun (1869-1919). Born 1869, Lviv, died 1919, Lviv. Kept on 7 April.

Catalina Thomás

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Catalina Thomás, spanish religious (1531-1574). Born 1531, Valldemossa, died 1574, Palma. Kept on 5 April. Invoked as patron of canyamel. Patron of Valldemossa. Religious order: Augustinians.

Maria Crescentia Höss

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Maria Crescentia Höss, roman Catholic saint. Born 1682, Kaufbeuren, died 1744, Kaufbeuren. Kept on 5 April. Religious order: Franciscans.

Æbbe the Younger

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Æbbe the Younger, legendary Abbess of Coldingham Priory in south-east Scotland. Born 800, died 870, Coldingham Priory. Kept on 2 April. Religious order: Benedictines.

Brónach

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Brónach, 6th century Irish saint. Died 512. Kept on 2 April.

Joana de Tolosa

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Joana de Tolosa, french nun. Born 1350, Toulouse, died 1450, Toulouse. Kept on 31 March. Religious order: Carmelites, Lay Carmelites.

Gavrielia Papagianni

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Gavrielia Papagianni, greek Orthodox nun and Saint (1897-1992). Born 1897, Constantinople, died 1992, Leros. Kept on 28 March. Patron of Leros.

Felicitas of Padua

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Felicitas of Padua, italian saint. Kept on 26 March.

Marie-Alphonsine Danil Ghattas

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Marie-Alphonsine Danil Ghattas, palestinian Christian nun and saint (1843-1927). Born 1843, Jerusalem, died 1927, Ein Karem. Kept on 25 March. Religious order: Dominican Order.

Catherine of Vadstena

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Catherine of Vadstena, swedish noblewoman (c.1332-1381). Born 1331, Motala, died 1381, Vadstena. Kept on 24 March. Invoked as patron of abortion, miscarriage. Religious order: Bridgettines.

Rafqa Pietra Choboq Ar-Rayes

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Rafqa Pietra Choboq Ar-Rayes, lebanese saint (1832-1914). Born 1832, Himlaya, died 1914, Batroun. Kept on 23 March. Religious order: Baladites, Lebanese Maronite Order.

Benedetta Cambiagio Frassinello

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Benedetta Cambiagio Frassinello, italian saint, nun and foundress (1791-1858). Born 1791, Campomorone, died 1858, Ronco Scrivia. Kept on 21 March. Invoked as patron of Benedictine Sisters of Providence, teacher. Religious order: Ursulines.

Clémence d'Öhren

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Clémence d’Öhren. Born 1150, died 1176, Trier. Kept on 21 March. Religious order: Benedictines.

Maria Josepha vom Herzen Jesu Sancho de Guerra

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Maria Josepha vom Herzen Jesu Sancho de Guerra, spanish religious (1842-1912). Born 1842, Vitoria-Gasteiz, died 1912, Bilbao. Kept on 20 March.

Gertrude of Nivelles

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Gertrude of Nivelles, benedictine abbess and saint (626-659). Born 626, Landen, died 659, Nivelles. Kept on 17 March. Invoked as patron of gardeners. Patron of Rotzo. Religious order: Benedictines.

Eusebia of Hamage

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Eusebia of Hamage, frankish saint, abbess (637-660). Born 700, died 660, Wandignies-Hamage. Kept on 16 March.

Irmã Dulce Pontes

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Irmã Dulce Pontes, brazilian Catholic Franciscan Sister (1914-1992). Born 1914, Salvador, died 1992, Salvador. Kept on 13 March. Religious order: Franciscans.

Judith von Ringelheim

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Judith von Ringelheim, heilige selige Judith. Born 950, died 1000. Kept on 13 March.

Áurea of San Millán

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Áurea of San Millán, medieval Spanish anchoress. Born 1043, Villavelayo, died 1070, San Millán de la Cogolla. Kept on 11 March. Patron of Villavelayo. Religious order: Benedictines.

Theodora of Arta

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Theodora of Arta, th-century consort of Epirus and Orthodox saint. Born 1210, Servia, died 1280, Arta. Kept on 11 March. Patron of Arta.

Marie-Eugénie de Jésus

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Marie-Eugénie de Jésus, catholic Saint and Founder of religious order (1817-1898). Born 1817, Metz, died 1898, Auteuil. Kept on 10 March. Religious order: Religious of the Assumption.

Catherine of Bologna

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Catherine of Bologna, italian cloistered nun (1413-1463). Born 1413, Bologna, died 1463, Bologna. Kept on 9 March. Invoked as patron of artist, bologna, liberal arts education, temptation. Patron of Bologna. Religious order: Franciscans, Poor Clares.

Odila of Laon

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Odila of Laon, épouse de saint Leudoin-Bodo. Died 660. Kept on 7 March.

Teresa Margaret Redi

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Teresa Margaret Redi, italian nun, mystic and saint. Born 1747, Arezzo, died 1770, Florence. Kept on 7 March. Religious order: Order of Discalced Nuns of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel.

Colette

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Colette, th c. French abbess: founded Colettine Poor Clares. Born 1381, Corbie, died 1447, Ghent. Kept on 6 March. Religious order: Benedictines, Poor Clares.

Cunigunde of Luxembourg

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Cunigunde of Luxembourg, luxembourgian noble and saint (978-1039). Born 978, County of Luxembourg, died 1039, Kaufungen Abbey. Kept on 3 March. Religious order: Benedictines.

Katharine Drexel

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Katharine Drexel, american Catholic sister and saint. Born 1858, Philadelphia, died 1955, Cornwells Heights-Eddington. Kept on 3 March, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to Katharine Drexel. Religious order: Sisters of Mercy, Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament.

Non

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Non, welsh saint; mother of St David (5th c.). Born 500, Pembrokeshire, died 600, Brittany. Kept on 3 March.

Teresa Eustoquio Verzeri

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Teresa Eustoquio Verzeri, italian nun (1801-1852). Born 1801, Bergamo, died 1852, Brescia. Kept on 3 March. Religious order: Benedictines.

Agnes of Bohemia

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Agnes of Bohemia, princess who became a nun and saint (1211-1282). Born 1211, Prague, died 1282, Prague. Kept on 2 March. Religious order: Poor Clares.

Angela of the Cross

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Angela of the Cross, spanish saint. Born 1846, Seville, died 1932, Seville. Kept on 2 March. Religious order: Sisters of the Cross.

Paula Montal Fornés

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Paula Montal Fornés, spanish nun (1799-1889). Born 1799, Arenys de Mar, died 1889, Olesa de Montserrat. Kept on 26 February. Religious order: Institute of Religious Daughters of Mary of the Pious Schools.

Aldetrude di Maubeuge

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Aldetrude di Maubeuge, frankish saint. Born 700, died 696, Maubeuge. Kept on 25 February. Religious order: Benedictines.

Mildburh

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Mildburh, anglo-Saxon Benedictine Abbess. Died 715, Much Wenlock. Kept on 23 February. Religious order: Benedictines.

Amata of Assisi

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Amata of Assisi, poor Clare. Born 1200, Assisi, died 1254, Assisi. Kept on 20 February. Religious order: Poor Clares.

Philothei of Athens

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Philothei of Athens, greek saint. Born 1522, Athens, died 1589, Kalogreza. Kept on 19 February.

Geltrude Comensoli

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Geltrude Comensoli, italian saint (1847-1903). Born 1847, Bienno, died 1903, Bergamo. Kept on 18 February.

Georgia of Clermont

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Georgia of Clermont, nun and hermitess. Died 500. Kept on 15 February.

Beata Eustochio

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Beata Eustochio, italian monk. Born 1444, Padua, died 1469, Padua. Kept on 13 February. Religious order: Benedictines.

Pelagia

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Pelagia, th century Russian nun. Born 1807, Arzamas, died 1884, Diveyevo. Kept on 12 February.

Austrebertha

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Austrebertha, roman Catholic saint from France. Born 630, Thérouanne, died 704, Pavilly. Kept on 10 February.

Scholastica

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Scholastica, italian saint. Born 480, Norcia, died 547, Villa Santa Lucia. Kept on 10 February, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to Scholastica. Invoked as patron of Le Mans, benedictine nuns, book, convulsion, convulsive children; invoked against storms and rain, education, educators, school, test. Patron of Le Mans, Romanoro. Religious order: Nuns of the order of Saint Benedict.

Apol·lònia de Barcelona

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Apol·lònia de Barcelona. Born Barcelona. Kept on 9 February. Religious order: Dominican Order.

Ælfflæd of Whitby

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Ælfflæd of Whitby, abbess of Whitby. Born 654, Kingdom of Northumbria, died 714, Whitby Abbey. Kept on 8 February. Religious order: Benedictines.

Catherine Labouré

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Catherine Labouré, french Daughter of Charity and saint (1806-1876). Born 1806, Fain-lès-Moutiers, died 1876, 12th arrondissement of Paris. Kept on 8 February. Religious order: Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul.

Josephine Bakhita

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Josephine Bakhita, sudanese saint and former slave. Born 1869, Sultanate of Darfur, died 1947, Schio. Kept on 8 February, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to Jerome Emiliani, and Josephine Bakhita. Invoked as patron of slave, sudan.

Relindis of Maaseik

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Relindis of Maaseik, belgian saint. Died 750. Kept on 6 February. Religious order: Benedictines.

Adelaide, Abbess of Vilich

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Adelaide, Abbess of Vilich, abbess of Vilich and Christian saint (c.970-c.1015). Born 970, Geldern, died 1015, Cologne. Kept on 5 February. Religious order: Benedictines.

Joan of Valois

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Joan of Valois, french queen who entered religious life, became a nun and later an abbess who founded the Sisters of the Annunciation of Mary (canonized 195. Born 1464, Nogent-le-Roi, died 1505, Bourges. Kept on 4 February. Religious order: Third Order of Saint Francis, Sisters of the Annunciation.

Anne-Marie Rivier

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Anne-Marie Rivier, french sister (1768-1838). Born 1768, Montpezat-sous-Bauzon, died 1838, Bourg-Saint-Andéol. Kept on 3 February.

Berlinda of Meerbeke

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Berlinda of Meerbeke, benedictine nun. Born 601, died 702, Meerbeke. Kept on 3 February. Invoked as patron of invoked against cattle diseases. Religious order: Benedictines.

Helena Stollenwerk

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Helena Stollenwerk, bienheureuse catholique. Born 1852, Rollesbroich, died 1900, Steyl. Kept on 3 February. Religious order: Divine Word Missionaries.

Margaret of England

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Margaret of England, french Roman Catholic nun and saint. Died 1192. Kept on 3 February.

Werburgh

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Werburgh, anglo-Saxon saint. Born 650, Stone, died 700, Stoke-on-Trent. Kept on 3 February.

Maria Katharina Kasper

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Maria Katharina Kasper, german nun and saint of Catholic church (1820-1898). Born 1820, Dernbach, died 1898, Dernbach. Kept on 2 February.

Bridget of Fiesole

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Bridget of Fiesole, irish saint. Born 850. Kept on 1 February.

Brigid of Kildare

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Brigid of Kildare, irish abbess and saint (c. 451 - 525). Born 453, Faughart, died 525, Kildare. Kept on 1 February. Patron of Don, Sainte-Brigitte, Santa Brigida.

Dar Lugdach

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dar Lugdach, successor of Brigit of Kildare, (died 525/527). Died 520. Kept on 1 February.

Melangell

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Melangell, welsh hermit and patron saint of hares. Born 800, Ireland, died 800, Kingdom of Powys. Kept on 31 January.

Aldegund

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Aldegund, frankish saint and abbess (639-684). Born 639, Cousolre, died 684, Maubeuge. Kept on 30 January. Religious order: Benedictines.

Hyacintha Mariscotti

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Hyacintha Mariscotti, franciscan nun and saint. Born 1585, Vignanello, died 1640, Viterbo. Kept on 30 January. Religious order: Franciscans.

Angela Merici

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Angela Merici, foundress of the Ursulines. Born 1474, Desenzano del Garda, died 1540, Brescia. Kept on 27 January, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to Angela Merici. Patron of Desenzano del Garda, Santa Severa Nord. Religious order: Ursulines, Third Order of Saint Francis.

Carolina Santocanale

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Carolina Santocanale, italian nun, foundress, saint (1852-1923). Born 1852, Palermo, died 1923, Cinisi. Kept on 27 January. Religious order: Franciscans.

Melania the Elder

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Melania the Elder, holy Land saint. Born 350, Rome, died 410, Jerusalem. Kept on 26 January.

Paula of Rome

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Paula of Rome, roman noblewoman, Catholic saint, disciple of Saint Jerome and co-patron of the Hieronymite monks and nuns. Born 347, Rome, died 406, Bethlehem. Kept on 26 January.

Marianne Cope

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Marianne Cope, german-American Franciscan Sister, missionary and saint (1838-1918). Born 1838, Heppenheim, died 1918, Kalaupapa. Kept on 23 January. Religious order: Sisters of the Third Franciscan Order.

Wendreda

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Wendreda, anglo-Saxon nun and saint. Born 700, Exning, died 700, March. Kept on 22 January.

Bríga

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Bríga, irish Saint. Died 525. Kept on 21 January.

Eustochia Smeralda Calafato

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Eustochia Smeralda Calafato, italian saint. Born 1434, Messina, died 1485, Messina. Kept on 20 January. Invoked as patron of messina. Patron of Messina. Religious order: Poor Clares.

Maria Cristina Brando

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Maria Cristina Brando, italian saint and foundress (1856-1906). Born 1856, Naples, died 1906, Casoria. Kept on 20 January. Religious order: Sisters Expiatory Victims of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, Soeurs du Saint-Sacrement et Notre-Dame.

Beatrice d'Este

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Beatrice d’Este, italian noble and blessed. Born 1230, Calaone, died 1262, Ferrara. Kept on 19 January. Religious order: Benedictines.

Liberata of Como

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Liberata of Como, 6th century saint. Born Rocca d’Olgisio, died 580, Como. Kept on 19 January. Religious order: Benedictines.

Mildgyth

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Mildgyth, anglo Saxon abess. Died 676. Kept on 17 January. Religious order: Benedictines.

Roseline de Villeneuve

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Roseline de Villeneuve, carthusian nun and Blessed. Born 1263, Les Arcs, died 1329, Les Arcs. Kept on 17 January. Religious order: Carthusian Order.

Íte of Killeedy

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Íte of Killeedy, irish saint. Born 480, Waterford, died 570. Kept on 15 January.

Caesaria of Arles

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Caesaria of Arles, french abbess. Born 500, Chalon-sur-Saône, died 600, Arles. Kept on 12 January.

Leonie Aviat

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Leonie Aviat, french religious (1844-1914). Born 1844, Sézanne, died 1914, Perugia. Kept on 10 January. Religious order: Oblates of St. Francis de Sales.

Eurosia Fabris

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Eurosia Fabris, italian beatified person (1866-1932). Born 1866, Vicenza, died 1932, Torri di Quartesolo. Kept on 9 January.

Sæthryth

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Sæthryth, east Anglian saint. Born 650, died 601. Kept on 7 January. Religious order: Benedictines.

Rafaela Porras y Ayllón

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Rafaela Porras y Ayllón, cofounder of Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Born 1850, Pedro Abad, died 1925, Rome. Kept on 6 January. Religious order: Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Emiliana de Roma

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Emiliana de Roma, roman virgin and nun. Born 550. Kept on 5 January.

Genoveva Torres Morales

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Genoveva Torres Morales, spanish Roman Catholic nun and saint (1870-1956). Born 1870, Almenara, died 1956, Zaragoza. Kept on 5 January. Religious order: Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Angels.

Syncletica of Alexandria

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Syncletica of Alexandria, roman saint. Born 380, Macedonia, died 460. Kept on 5 January.

Angela of Foligno

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Angela of Foligno, italian saint. Born 1248, Foligno, died 1309, Foligno. Kept on 4 January. Religious order: Third Order of Saint Francis.

Elizabeth Ann Seton

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Elizabeth Ann Seton, first native-born American saint of the Roman Catholic Church (1774-1821). Born 1774, New York City, died 1821, Emmitsburg. Kept on 4 January, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to Elizabeth Ann Seton. Religious order: Congregation of the Mission.

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