Adrian Osmolowski
Adrian Osmolowski (1838-1924) was a Polish Franciscan religious. Exiled to Italy after the suppression of his convent by the Tsarist regime,…
Saints Calendar
April 9th
12 saints celebrated
Saint Casilda of Burgos
Daughter of the Moorish King Aldemore of Toledo, Casilda secretly aided Christian prisoners. After being miraculously cured of a hemorrhage …
Saint Gaucher of Meulan
Originally from Meulan, Gaucher retired to Limousin in the 12th century to lead a hermit's life. Founder of the monastery of Aureil under th…
Saint Hugh I, Bishop of Rouen and Bayeux
Grandson of Pepin of Herstal and nephew of Charles Martel, Hugh I was an influential prelate of the 8th century holding the sees of Rouen, B…
Saint Marcellus of Die
Originally from Avignon and brother of Saint Petronius, Marcel became Bishop of Die in the 6th century despite his initial resistance. His e…
Marguerite Rutan
A Daughter of Charity and martyr of the French Revolution, Marguerite Rutan dedicated her life to the poor and the sick before being guillot…
Marie-Anne-Marcelle Mallet
Marie-Anne-Marcelle Mallet (1805-1871) is the foundress of the Institute of the Sisters of Charity of Quebec. Recognized for her dedication …
Mary Potter
Mary Potter (1847-1913) was the foundress of the congregation of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, dedicated to the care of the sic…
Pietro Leonardi
An Italian priest from Verona, Pietro Leonardi (1769-1844) dedicated his life to the sick, orphans, and the deaf-mute, and founded the Congr…
Rachele Lalia
Italian religious and foundress of the congregation of the Dominican Missionary Sisters of Saint Sixtus, she dedicated her life to the educa…
Thomas of Tolentino
A Franciscan missionary and martyr in India, Thomas of Tolentino was a defender of evangelical poverty.
Saint Waltrude (Vaudre)
Saint Waltrude, a noble lady of the 7th century, founded the city of Mons after leading an exemplary life as a wife and mother. With her hus…