Alexia González-Barros
Alexia González-Barros (1971-1985) was a young Spanish layperson, declared Venerable in 2018. Stricken with an aggressive cancer at the age …
Saints Calendar
December 5th
9 saints celebrated
Bartolomeo Fanti
An Italian Carmelite of the 15th century, Bartolomeo Fanti dedicated his life to contemplative prayer, the spiritual direction of the Confra…
Bernardo Felipe Fromental
Jean-Prosper Fromental (Brother Bernardo Felipe) was a French Lasallian religious, founder in Mexico of the congregation of the Guadalupian …
Clemente Recalcati
An Italian Capuchin priest and missionary in Brazil, Clemente Recalcati (Brother Giampietro) dedicated his life to the evangelization of the…
Blessed Elizabeth of Waldsech
Born in Swabia in 1386, Elisabeth of Waldsech entered the Third Order of Saint Francis at the age of fourteen. Her life was marked by intens…
Filippo Rinaldi
Filippo Rinaldi (1856-1931), an Italian Salesian priest and third successor of Don Bosco, greatly expanded the congregation and founded the …
Jean-Baptiste Fouque
Priest from Marseille (1851-1926) devoted to the poor, founder of the Saint-Joseph Hospital and numerous social works, beatified in 2018.
Nicolas Steno
A learned anatomist and father of modern geology, Nicolas Steno converted to Catholicism before becoming a bishop of immense charity in Nort…
Saint Sabas of Mutalasca
Saint Sabas was one of the most illustrious patriarchs of the monks of Palestine in the 6th century. Founder of the Great Lavra and several …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on December 5th?
On December 5th, the Church notably celebrates: Alexia González-Barros, Bartolomeo Fanti, Bernardo Felipe Fromental, Clemente Recalcati, Blessed Elizabeth of Waldsech, Filippo Rinaldi, Jean-Baptiste Fouque and Nicolas Steno.