Saint Cletus
The fourth pope of the Church, Cletus succeeded Saint Linus in 77. He organized the twenty-five parishes of Rome and founded the first Chris…
Saints Calendar
April 26th
11 saints celebrated
Francisca Pascual Doménech
Francisca Pascual Doménech (1833-1903), in religion Francisca de la Concepción, was a Spanish religious sister and foundress of the Congrega…
Saint John of Valence
Initially a canon in Lyon, Jean entered Cîteaux after a divine vision. First Abbot of Bonnevaux in 1117, he became Bishop of Valence in 1141…
José Antonio Plancarte y Labastida
The Venerable José Antonio Plancarte y Labastida (1840-1898) was a Mexican priest, founder of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate of Guadalupe …
Saint Marcellinus, Pope and Martyr
A Roman pope during the reign of Diocletian, Marcellinus initially faltered in the face of persecution by offering incense to idols. Seized …
Nano Nagle
Pioneer of Catholic education in Ireland under the Penal Laws and foundress of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Saint Paschasius Radbertus
A monk and later Abbot of Corbie in the 9th century, Paschasius Radbertus was a major theologian famous for his treatise on the Eucharist. A…
Pierre Monnereau
Pierre Monnereau (1787-1856) was a French priest, pastor of the parish of Les Brouzils in the Vendée, and founder of the congregation of the…
Rafael Arnáiz Barón
A Spanish Trappist monk (1911-1938), Rafael Arnáiz Barón is known for his profound spirituality of abandonment, summarized by his motto 'God…
Saint Riquier
Born in Ponthieu under Clotaire II, Riquier converted after hosting two Irish missionaries. Having become a priest and abbot, he evangelized…
Saint William of Antioch
A nobleman from Antioch who served the state, William dedicated himself to God after his widowhood. Having traveled to Jerusalem to find his…