Saint Clare of Assisi
A noblewoman of Assisi, Clare renounced her fortune in 1212 to follow the ideal of poverty of Saint Francis. Foundress of the Poor Ladies (P…
Saints Calendar
August 12th
6 saints celebrated
Karl Leisner
Karl Leisner (1915-1945) was a German Catholic priest, a member of the Schoenstatt movement, who was ordained clandestinely at the Dachau co…
Leo Dehon
Leo Dehon (1843-1925) was a French priest, founder of the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Dehonians), and a pionee…
Maria Paola Muzzeddu
Maria Paola Muzzeddu (1913-1971) was an Italian religious sister, founder of the Company of the Daughters of Mater Purissima, dedicated to t…
Saint Porcarius of Lérins
Abbot of Lérins in the 8th century, Porcaire prepared his community for the Saracen invasion by sending the youngest to safety in Italy. In …
Victoria Díez Bustos de Molina
Victoria Díez Bustos de Molina (1903-1936) was a Spanish schoolteacher, a member of the Teresian Association, who was martyred during the Sp…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on August 12th?
On August 12th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Clare of Assisi, Karl Leisner, Leo Dehon, Maria Paola Muzzeddu, Saint Porcarius of Lérins and Victoria Díez Bustos de Molina.