Blessed Angelo of Acri
A Capuchin religious born in Calabria in 1669, Angelo of Acri overcame difficult beginnings in religious life to become a tireless apostolic…
Saints Calendar
October 30th
8 saints celebrated
Angelo of Acri
A Calabrian Capuchin born Luca Antonio Falcone, Angelo of Acri (1669-1739) was an indefatigable preacher of popular missions, nicknamed the …
Feast of the Holy Relics (Diocese of Nevers)
The Diocese of Nevers celebrates the feast of its holy relics on October 30, bringing together numerous remains of local apostles, martyrs, …
Jean Leon Le Prevost
Jean Leon Le Prevost (1803-1874) was a French religious, founder of the Institute of the Brothers of Saint Vincent de Paul, recognized as ve…
Joseph Amand Passerat
A French Redemptorist priest, successor to Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer as Vicar General of the transalpine communities, he propagated the or…
Saint Marcellus the Centurion and his children
A Roman centurion in Gallaecia in the 3rd century, Marcellus converted to Christianity with his wife Nonna and their twelve children. During…
María Josefa Recio
María Josefa Recio Martín (1846-1883) was a Spanish religious sister, co-foundress and first Superior General of the Congregation of the Sis…
Maria Teresa of St. Joseph
Foundress of the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus, she united the contemplation of Carmel with charitable action for street ch…