Saints Of The Day

First Martyrs of the Church of Rome

Threatened by an army revolt and condemned to death by the senate, Nero committed suicide in 68 A.D. at the age of 31.

Read More 30-06-2016

St. Cyril of Alexandria

He said Mary was not the mother of God but only of the man Christ, whose humanity was only a temple of God.

Read More 27-06-2016

Blessed Jutta of Thuringia

In truth, virtue and piety were always of prime importance to Jutta and her husband, both of noble rank.

Read More 25-06-2016

St. Aloysius Gonzaga

The Lord can make saints anywhere, even amid the brutality and license of Renaissance life.

Read More 21-06-2016

St. Paulinus of Nola

Born near Bordeaux, he was the son of the Roman prefect of Gaul, who had extensive property in both Gaul and Italy.

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Venerable Matt Talbot

Matt was born in Dublin, where his father worked on the docks and had a difficult time supporting his family.

Read More 18-06-2016

St. Joseph Cafasso

Even as a young man, Joseph loved to attend Mass and was known for his humility and fervor in prayer.

Read More 17-06-2016

St. Albert Chmielowski

Born in Igolomia near Kraków as the eldest of four children in a wealthy family, he was christened Adam.

Read More 14-06-2016

Blessed Oscar Arnulfo Romero

”No soldier is obliged to obey an order counter to the law of God. No one has to comply with an immoral law.

Read More 23-05-2016

St. Eugene de Mazenod

Eugene began the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in 1816, obtaining papal approval for them 10 years later.

Read More 21-05-2016