Angela Salawa
Angela Salawa (1881-1922) was a Polish layperson, a domestic servant in Krakow, and a Franciscan tertiary, known for her life of humility, c…
Saints Calendar
March 12th
14 saints celebrated
Antonio Angelo Cavanis
Venetian priest (1772-1858), co-founder with his brother Marco Antonio of the Congregation of the Schools of Charity (Cavanis Institute) ded…
The Venerable Denis the Carthusian
A 15th-century Carthusian monk born in Belgium, Denis van Leeuw was a prolific author and theologian known as the 'Doctor Ecstaticus'. Combi…
Venerable Denis the Carthusian
Denis the Carthusian, nicknamed Rikel, is a prolific 15th-century mystical author and theologian. His numerous writings, including biblical …
Elena Silvestri
Elena Silvestri (1839-1907) was an Italian religious sister, founder of the congregation of the Handmaids of the Child Jesus in Venice, dedi…
Flora Manfrinati
Flora Manfrinati (1906-1954) was an Italian laywoman, founder of the Family of Educator Apostles and the Work of Our Lady Universal, recogni…
Francis Xavier Trương Bửu Diệp
A Vietnamese diocesan priest and martyr, Father Trương Bửu Diệp offered his life to save his parishioners in 1946. He was beatified in 2026.
Saint Gregory the Great (Pope and Doctor of the Church)
A Roman senator turned monk, Gregory the Great was elected pope in 590 during a period of major crises. He reformed the liturgy, ecclesiasti…
Luigi Orione
Italian priest (1872-1940), founder of the Little Work of Divine Providence and the Little Missionary Sisters of Charity, apostle of the poo…
Manuel Solórzano
Manuel Solórzano (1905-1977) was a Salvadoran layman, husband, and father, assassinated in hatred of the faith on March 12, 1977, with Fathe…
Maria del Carmen Albarracín Pascual
Spanish Claretian nun (1927-1946) recognized as Venerable, famous for her constant joy and faithfulness in small things despite illness.
Nelson Lemus
Nelson Lemus (1960-1977) was a young Salvadoran layman, a martyr of the Catholic Church, assassinated at the age of 16 alongside Father Ruti…
Rutilio Grande García
A Salvadoran Jesuit priest and martyr, Rutilio Grande García dedicated himself to the poor peasants of Aguilares. His assassination in 1977 …
Saturnino López Novoa
A Spanish priest and co-founder of the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Abandoned Aged, Saturnino López Novoa dedicated his life to…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on March 12th?
On March 12th, the Church notably celebrates: Angela Salawa, Antonio Angelo Cavanis, The Venerable Denis the Carthusian, Venerable Denis the Carthusian, Elena Silvestri, Flora Manfrinati, Francis Xavier Trương Bửu Diệp and Saint Gregory the Great (Pope and Doctor of the Church).