Saint Paula of Rome
An illustrious Roman patrician descended from the Scipios, Paula dedicated herself to God after her widowhood under the guidance of Saint Jerome. She …
First name and chronology
Paula
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Paula, between 382 and 1913; the most famous is Paula de Jesús Gil Cano, celebrated on January 18th.
Chronology of the name Paula
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 382-404 Saint Paula of Rome An illustrious Roman patrician descended from the Scipios, Paula dedicated herself to God after her widowhood under the …
- 1793-1858 Francesca Paola Prestigiacomo Italian religious and founder of the Institute of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of the Incarnate Word, recognized as v…
- 1810-1870 Fr. Henri-François de Paule Tempier Father Tempier was the first companion of Saint Eugene de Mazenod in the founding of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. An …
- 1826-1881 Pauline von Mallinckrodt Pauline von Mallinckrodt (1817-1881) was a German religious sister, foundress of the Sisters of Christian Charity, dedic…
- 1848-1908 Paola Renata Carboni A young Italian laywoman and secretary of Catholic Action, Paola Renata Carboni (1908-1927) offered her sufferings and h…
- 1850-1905 Francisco de Paula Victor Born a slave in Brazil, Francisco de Paula Victor overcame racial prejudice to become a priest. A devoted parish priest …
- 1853-1913 Paula de Jesús Gil Cano Foundress of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, she dedicated her life to orphans and the sick in Spai…
- 1853-1913 Maria Paola Muzzeddu Maria Paola Muzzeddu (1913-1971) was an Italian religious sister, founder of the Company of the Daughters of Mater Puris…
All records linked to Paula
Female saints (6)
Francesca Paola Prestigiacomo
Italian religious and founder of the Institute of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of the Incarnate Word, recognized as venerable by Pope Francis.
Pauline von Mallinckrodt
Pauline von Mallinckrodt (1817-1881) was a German religious sister, foundress of the Sisters of Christian Charity, dedicated to education and the blin…
Paola Renata Carboni
A young Italian laywoman and secretary of Catholic Action, Paola Renata Carboni (1908-1927) offered her sufferings and her life for the conversion of …
Paula de Jesús Gil Cano
Foundress of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, she dedicated her life to orphans and the sick in Spain.
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 the apostol…
Male saints (2)
Fr. Henri-François de Paule Tempier
Father Tempier was the first companion of Saint Eugene de Mazenod in the founding of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. An indefatigable administrator an…
Francisco de Paula Victor
Born a slave in Brazil, Francisco de Paula Victor overcame racial prejudice to become a priest. A devoted parish priest of Três Pontas for 53 years, h…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Paula's feast day?
The feast of Paula is celebrated on January 18th, in memory of Paula de Jesús Gil Cano.
How many saints are named Paula?
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Paula, including Paula de Jesús Gil Cano, Saint Paula, Henri-François de Paule Tempier, Pauline von Mallinckrodt and Francisco de Paula Victor.
Who is the most famous saint named Paula?
The most famous saint named Paula is Paula de Jesús Gil Cano (20th century).