Blessed Frederick of Arras
A high-ranking lord in Verdun, Frederick renounced his titles to enter the monastery of Saint-Vannes with his friend Richard. He distinguish…
Saints Calendar
January 6th
11 saints celebrated
Venerable Gertrude van Oosten
A Beguine in Delft in the 14th century, Gertrude van Oosten led a life of humility and manual labor after forgiving her unfaithful fiancé. F…
Giovanni Nadiani
A lay brother of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, Giovanni Nadiani distinguished himself by his profound Eucharistic piety and hum…
The Holy Magi (Gaspar, Balthazar, Melchior)
Wise men from the East guided by a star, the Magi Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar came to adore the Child Jesus in Bethlehem, offering Him g…
Juan de Ribera
Archbishop of Valencia and Latin Patriarch of Antioch, Tridentine reformer, founder of the Real Colegio Seminario de Corpus Christi, canoniz…
Maria di Gesù dell'Amore Misericordioso
Mexican foundress of the Guadalupan Handmaids of Christ the Priest, dedicated to the spiritual and material support of priests.
Saint Pelade of Embrun
Archbishop of Embrun in the 5th century, Pelade was trained by Saint Catalin and distinguished himself by his charity toward the poor and hi…
Raffaele da Sant'Elia a Pianisi
Raffaele da Sant'Elia a Pianisi (1816-1901) was an Italian Capuchin priest, declared Venerable by Pope Francis in 2019, known for his life o…
Raphaela Mary Porras y Ayllón
Spanish religious sister, foundress of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus; after her removal from office in 1893, she lived for thir…
Raymundo Jardón Herrera
Mexican priest (1887-1934) devoted to the poor and the youth in Monterrey, recognized as Venerable by Pope Francis in 2017.
Rita Lopes de Almeida
Rita Lopes de Almeida (1848-1913), in religion Rita Amada de Jesus, was a Portuguese religious sister and foundress of the Institute of the …