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January

1. St. Sebastian, . Death 288. Patron of soldiers, athletes, and those who desire a saintly death. Feast: January 20th

2. St. Anges, and Martyr. Born 291-died 204. Patron of young girls, chastity, rape survivors, and the Children of Mary. Feast: January 21st

3. St. Vincent, Protomartyr of . Born 3rd century-died c.304 Feast: January 22nd

4. St. Emerentiana, Virgin and Martyr of . Death 304 Feast: January 23rd

5. St. Timothy, of and Martyr. Feast: January 26th.

6. St. Ananias of , Died in Eleutheropolis Feast: January 25th

7. St. , Bishop of Smyrna and Martyr. Born 69-died-156 Feast: (pre 1969-January 26th) February 23rd (current)

8. St. , of . Born c.349-died September 14, 1407 Feast: January 27th

9. St. Kirill, Bishop of Turov (The church is unsure). Born 1130 (?)-died 1182 (?) Feast: April 28th (?)

10. St. , . Born August 21, 1567-died December 28, 1622 Feast: January 24th

11. St. Hyacinth, Virgin and Martyr. Died 1640 Feast: January 30th

12. St. Peter Nolasco, Born 1189-died 1256 Feast: January 28th

13. St. Antonio Probi, Bishop. Died 1482 Feast: (?)

14. St. Hiliary, Bishop of . Died 368 Feast: January 13th

15. Blessed Odoric of Pordenone, Born 1265-died 1331 Feast January 14th

16. St. Paul of , Born 726-died 804 Feast January 11th

17. St. Marcellus, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Died 309 Feast: January 16th

18. St. Anthony, The . Feast: January 17th

19. St. Prisca, Virgin and Martyr. Feast: January 18th

20. St. Canute IV, King and Martyr. Born 1042-died 1086 Feast: January 19th 21. Pope St. Telesphorus, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Born in Terranova da Sibari, Calabria, -died C.137 Feast: January 5th

22. St. Macra, Virgin and Martyr. Died in Reims, Feast: January 6th

23. St. Lucian of , Presbyter and Martyr. Born 240-died 312 Feast: January 7th

24. St. Marcian, Feast: January 10th

25. St. Nicandor, and Martyr. Feast: January 10th

26. Pope John III, Bishop of Rome. Died 574 Feast: (?)

27. St. Severinus, Bishop and Confessor. Feast: January 8th

28. St. Almachius, Martyr. Died 400 Feast: January 1st

29. St. Macarius the Great, Abbot. Born 300-died 391 Feast January 15th

30. St. , Virgin. Born 422-died 512 Feast: January 3rd

31. St. Hermes, Martyr. Died 300 Feast: January 4th

February

1. Blessed Andrew of , Died 1302 Feast: February 1st

2. St. Fortunata, Virgin and Martyr. Died 200 Feast: February 14th

3. Blessed Veridiana, Virgin. Born 1182-died February 1, 1242 Feast: February 16th

4. St. of Leonissa, (?) Confessor. Born 1556-died 1612 Feast: February 4th

5. St. Peter Baptist, Martyr. Born 1545-died 1597 Feast February 6th

6. St. Dorothy, Virgin and Martyr. Feast: February 6th

7. St. Romuald, Abbot. Born 951-died June 19, 1027 Feast: February 7th (pre- 1969) June 19th (current)

8. St. , Born June 23, 1160-died December 17, 1213 Feast: February 8th

9. St. Apollonia, Virgin and Martyr. Died c. 248-249 Feast: February 5th

10. St. Scholastica, Virgin. Born c. 480-died February 10, 543 Feast February 10th 11. St. Saturninus, Presbyter, One of the of Abitinae. Died 304 Feast February 12th

12. Blessed , Born 1473 Feast: January 31st (?)

13. St. , Bishop and Martyr. Born c. 35-died c. 108 Feast: February 1st

14. St. Martina, Virgin and Martyr. Feast: January 30th (?)

15. St. Faustinus, Martyr. Died 120 Feast: February 15th

16. Pope Blessed Gregory X, Bishop of Rome. Born c. 1210-died January 10, 1276 Feast January 10th

17. Blessed Anthony of Stroncone, Born 1381-died February 7, 1461 Feast: February 7th or 8th or in the Franciscan Order February 14th.

18. St. Andrew Corsini, Bishop. Born November 30, 1302-died January 6, 1373 Feast: February 4th

19. St. Conrad of , Born c. 1290-died February 19, 1351 Feast: February 19th

20. St. Joan of Valois, Born April 23, 1464-died February 4, 1505 Feast February 4th

21. St. Agatha of , Virgin and Martyr. Born c. 231-died c. 251 Feast: February 5th

22. St. , Bishop and Apostolic Father. Died c. 100 Feast: February 22nd

23. St. Margaret of Cortona, Born 1247-died 1297 Feast: February 22nd

24. St. Sergius, Martyr. Died 304 Feast: February 24th

25. St. Matthias, Apostle. Born 1st century-died c. 80 Feast: February 24th (pre- 1969) May 14th (current)

26. St. Porphyry of Gaza, Bishop. Born 347-died February 26th

27. St. , Bishop. Born 1007-died 1072 Feast: February 21st

28. St. Titus, Bishop. Born 1st century-died c. 96-107 Feast: February 6th (pre- 1969) January 26th (current)

March

1. Sigismund of Burgundy, Born 4th century-died 523. Feast: May 1st (?) 2. Blessed Eustochium of Virgin, Born 1444-died 13 February 1469. Feast: February 13th (?)

3. St. Cunegundes Empress, Patron of Lithuania. Born 975-died 1040 Feast: March 3rd

4. St. Casimir St. Casimir of Poland, Patron of Lithuania, Poland, youth. Born 1458-died 1483 Feast: March 4th

5. St. John Joseph of the Cross, Patron of Ischia. Born 1654-died 1739 Feast: March 5th

6. St. Colette Virgin, Patron of Women seeking to conceive, expectant mothers and sick children. Born 1380-died 1447 Feast: March 6th

7. St. , Doctor of the Church. Born January 28, 1225- died 7 March 1274 Feast: March 7th (until 1969) January 28th (current)

8. St. John of , Patron of Booksellers. Born 1495-died 1550 Feast: March 8th

9. St. Catherine of Patron of Bologna, Italy, Against Temptations, artists, and liberal arts. Born September 8, 1413-died March 9, 1463. Feast: March 9th

10. St. Victor, Martyr. Died 250 Feast: March 10th

11. St. Frances of Rome, Born 1384-died 1440 Feast: March 9th

12. Pope St. Gregory the Great Bishop of Rome and Doctor of the Church, Born c.540- died March 12, 604. Feast: March 12th

13. St. Gerald Abbot, Died 13 March 731 AD Feast: March 13th

14. St. Mathilda, Born 895-died 968 Feast: March 14th

15. St. , Born 1st century-died 1st century Known for piercing with his lance. Feast: March 15th (pre-1969) October 16th (current)

16. Blessed Peter Pectin, Feast: March 16th (?)

17. St. Patrick, Bishop and Patron of Ireland. Born 387-died 461 Feast: March 17th

18. St. , Bishop and Martyr. Died 251 Feast: March 18th

19. St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Patron of the Universal Church, Unborn Children, Fathers, Workers, Travelers, Immigrants, and A Happy Death, Also Patron of the Diocese of Buffalo. Death 18 Feast: March 19th and May 1st

20. St. Joachim, Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Born c.50 B.C. -died 15 Feast: March 20th (old) July 26th (Current) 21. St. Benedict, Abbot. Born March 2, 480- died March 21, 547 Feast: March 21st (pre-1970) July 11th (current)

22. St. Benvenutus Scotivoli, Bishop and Patron of Osimo. Died March 22, 1282 Feast: March 22nd

23. St. Salvatore of Horta, Born 1520-died 1567 Feast: March 18th

24. St. Joannetti Children, Martyred by Jews. Feast: March 24th

25. St. Quirinus of Tegernsee, Martyr. Died 269 Feast: March 25th

26. St. Castulus, Martyr, Patron of Shepherds, Invoked against erysipelas, Lightning, Horse theft, Wildfires and Drowning. Died 286 Feast: March 26th

27. Blessed Phillip, Martyr. Feast: March 27th (?)

28. Pope Sixtus III, Bishop of Rome. Born c.390-died August 18, 440 Feast: March 28th

29. St. Eustace, Abbot. Died 625 Feast: March 29th

30. Blessed Angela Pula, Widow. Feast: March 30th (?)

31. St. Balbina, Virgin. Died c. 130 Feast: March 31st.

April

1. St. Theodora, Martyr. Died 120 Feast: April 1st

2. St. Francis of Paola, Franciscan . Feast: April 2nd

3. St Benedict

4. St. Isidore, Bishop of Seville. Died 636 Feast: April 4th

5. Pope St. Sixtus I, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Born 42-died 125 Feast: April 6th

6. St. Cyriaca Martyr. One of the Martyrs of Nicomedia. Feast: April 7th

7. St. Maxima, Martyr. One of the Three Martyrs of the Roman Persecutions. Feast: April 8th

8. St. Vincent Ferrer, Patron of Builders. Born January 23, 1357- died April 5, 1419 Feast: April 5th

9. St. Mary , Died 1st century Feast: April 9th (pre-1969) April 24th (current) 10. St. Apollonius, Martyr of Egypt with Philemon. Died 305 Feast: April 10th

11. Pope St. Leo the Great, Bishop of Rome, Doctor of the Church. Born c. 400- died November 10, 461 Feast: April 11th (pre-1969) 10 November (current)

12. St. Zeno, Bishop of Verona. Died 371 Feast: April 12th

13. St. Hermenegild, Prince of Visigothic Spain, and Martyr. Died 586 Feast: April 13th

14. St. Tiburtius, Martyr with and Maximus. Died 3rd century Feast: April 14th

15. St. Eutychius, Martyr who appeared to St. Redemptus. Feast: April 15th

16. Blessed Pietro of Treia, Born 1214-died February 19, 1304 Feast: February 20th

17. Pope St. Anicetus, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Born late 1st century-died c. April 20, 168 Feast: April 20th

18. Blessed Francis, Feast: April 18th (?)

19. St. Timon, One of the Seven chosen by the Apostles to assist in the ministering to the Nazarene community of and Martyr. Died 1st century Feast: April 19th

20. St. Agnes of Montepulciano, and foundress in Tuscany. Born c. 1268-died 1317 Feast: April 20th

21. St. Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury and Confessor. Born 1033-died 1109 Feast: April 21st

22. Pope St. , Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Died April 22, 296 Feast: April 22nd

23. St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Martyr. Born 1577-died 1622 Feast: April 24th

24. St. Mark, The Evangelist, Patron of Notaries, and Barristers. Born 1st century-died April 25, 68. Feast: April 25th

25. Pope St. Anacletus, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Born c. 25-died April 26, 92 Feast: April 26th

26. St. Giles, Abbot. Born 1190-died 1262 Feast: April 23

27. St. Zita, Virgin. Patron of Domestic Workers. Died 1278 Feast: April 27th 28. Blessed Lucy Brocadelli, Born December 13, 1476-died November 15, 1544 Feast in April (Pre-1969) November 16th (current)

29. St. Peter of Verona, Inquisitor and martyr. Born 1205-died 1252 Feast: April 29th

30. St. Catherine of , Born 1347-died 1380 Feast: April 29th

May

1. Sts. Phillip and James, Apostles. In the , the feast day of Philip, along with that of , was traditionally observed on 1 May, the anniversary of the dedication of the church dedicated to them in Rome (now called the Church of the Twelve Apostles) (Pre-1955) May 3rd (current)

2. St. Athanasius, Bishop of and Doctor of the Church. Born c. 296 or 298-died May 2, 373 Feast: May 2nd

3. St. Alexander, Martyr and Soldier. Died-313 May 3rd

4. St. Monica, Mother of St. Augustine. Born 332-died 387 Feast: May 4th

5. St. , Bishop of Rome. Born January 17, 1504 – died 1 May 1572 Feast: May 5th (pre-1969)

6. Saint (?) , Father of the Church, and Doctor. Born c. 675-676-died December 4, 749 Feast: March 27th (pre-1969) December 4th (current)

7. St. Stanislaus, Bishop of Kraków and Martyr. Born July 26, 1030-died April 11, 1079 Feast: May 7th, May 8th (Poland)

8. St. Victor the Moor, Martyr executed at Nicomedia. Patron of Varese, Italy. Died 303 Feast May 8th

9. St. , Bishop of Sasima. Born 329-died January 25, 390 Feast: May 9th (pre-1969) January 2nd (current)

10. St. Antoninus, Archbishop of . Born March 1, 1389-died May 2, 1459 Feast: May 10th (pre-1969) May 2nd (current)

11. Blessed Benvenuto, Feast: May 11th (?)

12. St. Pancras, Martyr. Legends say he was born at the end of the 3rd century. Pancras was beheaded in 304 during Diocletian's persecution. He was only 14 years old. Feast: May 12th

13. St. Peter Feast: May 13th (?) 14. Blessed Gerard of Villamagna, Born 1174-died May 13, 1242 Feast: May 13th

15. St. Paul of the Cross, Founder of the Passionists. Born January 3, 1694-died October 18, 1775 Feast: May 15th (Pre-1969?)

16. St. John of Nepomuk, Born c. 1345-died March 20, 1393 Feast: May 16th

17. St. Paschal Baylon, Franciscan Lay and Mystic. Born 1540-died 1592 Feast: May 17th

18. St. Venantius, Martyr. Died May 18, 250 Feast: May 18th

19. St. Ivo of Kermartin, Patron of Brittany, Lawyers, Abandoned Children. Born 1253-died 1303 Feast: May 19th

20. St. Bernardine of Siena, Franciscan. Feast: May 20th

21. St. Felix of Cantalice, Capuchin Franciscan Order. Born May 18, 1515-died May 18, 1587 Feast: May 18th

22. Pope St. Celestine V, Bishop of Rome. Born 1215-died May 19, 1296 Feast: May 19th

23. St. Desiderius, Bishop of Langres, France and Martyr. Died 407 Feast: May 23rd

24. St. Vincent of Porto, Martyr. Feast: May 24th

25. Pope St. Urban I, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Died May 23, 230 Feast: May 25th

26. St. , Patron of Rome, US Special Forces, Humor, and Joy. Born July 21, 1515-died May 26, 1595. Feast: May 26th

27. St. de Pazzi, Born 1566-died 1607 Feast: May 25th

28. Pope St. Gregory VII, Bishop of Rome. Born c. 1015-died May 25, 1085 Feast: May 25th

29. St. Ubaldo, Bishop of Gubbio. Born c. 1084-died 1160 Feast: May 16

30. St. Ferdinand III King of Castile, Patron of Engineers. Died May 30, 1252 Feast: May 30th

31. St. Angela Merici, Virgin. Patron of Sickness, the Disabled, and Those who lost their parents. Born March 21, 1474-died January 27, 1540 Feast: May 31st (1861- 1955) January 27th (current)

June 1. St. , Died c. 31-36 Feast: June 24th

2. St. William of , Born 1085- died 1142 Feast: June 25th

3. St. Juliana Falconieri, Patron of Bodily ills, Sick people, and Sickness. Born 1270- died 1341 Feast: June 19th

4. St. Paulinus, Bishop of Nola. Birth 354-died 431 Feast: June 22nd

5. St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Jesuit. Died 1591 Feast: June 21st

6. Pope St. Silverius, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Died December 2, 537 Feast: June 20th

7. Blessed Michelina of Pesaro, Patron of Widows, Against mental illness, and Against death of children. Born 1300-died June 19, 1356. Feast: June 20th

8. St. Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea and Doctor of the Church. Born c.329- 330-died c. January 1 or 2, 379 Feast: January 14th (13th century-1969) January 2nd (current)

9. St. Anthony of Lisbon Beloved of Padua, Patron of Lost Things. (Also, Protector of Corpus Christi Church) Born 1195-died 1231 Feast: June 13th

10. Blessed Guido, Bishop of Acqui, Monteferrato, and . Born c. 1004- died June 2, 1070 Feast: June 12th

11. St. , Apostle, Bishop of , and Apostolic Father. Died c. 61 Feast June: 11th

12. St. Marcellinus, Presbyter and Martyr. Died 304 Feast: June 2nd

13. Blessed Astrep (?) Feast (?)

14. Blessed Andrew de Hisp (?) Feast (?)

15. St. Francis Caracciolo, Patron of (Italy) and Italian cooks. Born 1563- died 1608 Feast: June 4th

16. St. Gildard, Bishop of Rouen, France. Died 514 Feast: June 8th

17. St. Vincent, Bishop of Bevagna and Martyr. Died 303 Feast: June 6

18. St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland. Born c. 1045-died November 16, 1093 Feast: June 16th (Scotland) November 16th (current)

19. St. John of the Church of St. Fachtna (?) Feast: (?)

20. Bl. Yolanda of Poland (?) Born 1235-died 1298 Feast: June 11th and 12th 21. St. Raynerius, Hermit and Benedictine Monk. Died 1160 Feast: June 17th

22. St. Marcellian, Martyr. Died 286 Feast: June 18th

23. Sts. John and Paul, Martyrs. Died 362 Feast: June 26th

24. St. , Bishop of Lugdunum, now Lyon and Martyr. Born c. 130-died c. 202 Feast: June 28th

25. Pope St. Leo II, Bishop of Rome. Died July 683 Feast: June 28th (old) July 3rd (current)

26. Pope St. Peter, Apostle, Bishop of Rome, , and Martyr. Born c. 1-died c, 64-67 Feast: (with Paul) June 29th

27. St. Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles and Martyr. Born c. 5- died c.64 or 67. Feast: (with Peter) June 29th

July

1. St. Margarita, Virgin and Martyr. Died 304 Feast: July 13th (pre-1969) July 20th (current)

2. St. Praxedes, Virgin. Died 165 Feast: July 21st

3. St. Mary Magdalen Postel, Born November 28, 1756-died July 16, 1846 Feast: July 16th

4. St. Apollinaris, Bishop of and Martyr. Feast: July 23rd (pre-1969) July 20 (current)

5. St. Francis Solano, Patron of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Peru. Born 1549-died 1610 Feast: July 13th

6. St. , Apostle. Born c. 3-died 44 Feast: July 25th

7. St. John Gualbert, Abbot. Patron of Forest workers, Foresters, Park Rangers, and Parks. Died 1073 Feast: July 12th

8. Pope St. Anacletus, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Born c. 25-died April 26, 92 Feast: July 13th

9. St. , Cardinal and Bishop of Albano, Doctor of the Church called “the seraphic doctor.” Born 1221-died July 15, 1274 Feast: July 15th

10. Blessed Angelina of Marciano, Born 1374-died July 14, 1435 Feast: July 22nd 11. Sts. Cyril and Methodius, and Confessors, Equals to the Apostles, Patrons of Europe, and Apostles to the Slavs. Born c. 826-827 and 815-died February 14, 869 and April 6, 885 Feast: July 7th (1887-1969) July 5th (current)

12. St. Romulus and Companions, Bishop of and Martyrs. Put to death by Emperor Domitian Died 1st Century Feast: July 6th

13. St. Eadburh of Bicester, Virgin. Died c. 650 Feast: July 18th

14. St. Elizabeth of Portugal, Princess and Widow. Patron of the 3rd Order of St. Francis. Born 1271-died 1336 Feast: July 4th

15. St. Domitian, Abbot. Founder of the Monastery of Bebron now St. Rambert de Joux. Died 440 Feast: July 1st

16. St. Processus, Martyr of Rome. Along with St. Martinian they joined Sts. Peter and Paul in the Mamertine Prison before their executions. Died 65 Feast: July 2nd

17. St. Anatolius, Bishop of Laodicea and Confessor. Died 283 Feast: July 3rd

18. St. Tryphon and Companions, A group of thirteen martyrs slain in Alexandria, Egypt, year unknown. Feast: July 3rd

19. Pope St. Pius I, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Born c. late 1st century-died c. 155 Feast: July 11th

20. St. Rufina, Virgin and Martyr. Patron of Potters. Died 287 Feast: July 19th

21. St. Veronica of the Veil, Wiped the Face of Jesus during The Passion. Died 1st century Feast: July 12th

22. Blessed John de Dux, Feast: (?)

23. Blessed Simon, Feast: (?)

24. St. Alexis, Feast: July 17th

25. St. Faustina of Rome, Virgin and Martyr. Feast: July 9th

26. St. , Founder of the (Jesuit Order) Patron of Soldiers, Educators, and Education. Born 1491-died 1556 Feast: July 31st

27. St. Camillus de Lellis, Patron of Doctors. Died July 14, c. 1608 Feast: July 18th

28. St. , Virgin. Martha served Jesus. Patron of Cooks and Servants. Feast: July 29th

29. St. Nazarius, Martyr. Feast: July 28th 30. Blessed Cunegundes, Poor Clare and Patroness of Poland and Lithuania. Born 1224-died July 24, 1292 Feast: July 27th

31. St. Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Feast: July 26th

August

1. St. , Bishop of Sardinia and Martyr. Born c. March 2, 283- died August 1, 371 Feast: August 2nd

2. The Finding of the Body of St. Stephen, First Martyr. Feast: August 3rd

3. St. Aspren, Bishop of Naples, Invoked against Migraines. Died 1st century Feast: August 3rd

4. St. Dominic, Confessor. Patron of Astronomers; astronomy; Dominican Republic; falsely accused people; Santo Domingo Pueblo, Valletta, Birgu (), and Managua. Born 1170-died 1221 Feast: August 8th

5. St. , Bishop of Teano, Italy and Confessor. Died 346 Feast: August 5th

6. Sts. Felicissimus and Agapitus, Two of the six deacons of Pope Sixtus II who were martyred with him on or about 6 August 258. Feast: August 6th (pre-1969) August 7th (current)

7. St. Cajetan, Founder of the Clerks Regular. Died August 7, 1547 Feast: August 7th

8. St. Cyriaca, Martyr and Widow. Patroness of St. Laurence. Died 249 Feast: August 21st

9. St. Vincent de Paul, Founder of the Vincentians and the Daughters of Charity. Born 1581-died 1660. Feast: August 13th (in honor of his ?) September 27th (current)

10. St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. Patron of Rome, students, miners, tanners, chefs, poor, firefighters, and librarians. Born December 31, 225- died August 10, 258 Feast: August 10th

11. St. Emiliani (?) Martyr. Born 1486-died February 8, 1537 Feast: August (?) July 20th (pre-1969) February 8th (current)

12. St. , Virgin. Patron of eye disease, goldsmiths, laundry, and television. Born 1194-died 1253 Feast: August 11th

13. St. Henry, The Exuberant, Obl. S. B. Holy Roman Emperor. Born May 6, 973- died July 13, 1024 Feast: July 13th 14. St. Stanislaus Kostka, Jesuit Novice. Patron of Jesuit novices, students, Poland, Broken Bones, and Strake Jesuit College Preparatory. Born October 28, 1550-died August 15, 1568. Feast: November 13th, August 15th (in honor of his death)

15. St. Roch, Confessor. Feast: August 16th

16. St. Juliana, Virgin and Martyr. Died 270 Feast August 17th

17. St. Clare of Montefalco, Virgin. Born 1268-died 1308 Feast: August 17th

18. St. Louis, Bishop of Toulouse, France and Confessor. Born 1274-died 1297 Feast: August 19th

19. St. , Abbot and Doctor of the Church. Died 1153 Feast: August 20th

20. St. , Patron of forgotten people; in-law problems; loss of parents; parents separated from children; and widows. Born January 28, 1572- died December 13, 1641 Feast: August 21st (pre-1969) August 12th (current)

21. St. Thimous, Martyr. Feast: August (?)

22. St. St. Philip Benizi, Patron of The Minor in Monte Senario (Fiesole) in the Diocese of Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Zamboanga del Norte, . Born 1233-died 1285. Feast: August 23rd

23. St. Bartholomew, 1st. century, one of the 12. Feast: August 24th

24. St. Louis King of France, Patron of of St. Francis, France, French monarchy; and hairdressers. Born 1214-died 1270 Feast: August 25th

25. Pope St. Zephyrinus, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Died December 20, 217 Feast: August 26th (pre-1969) (Feast moved to December 20th and martyr designation removed. This Pope was not a martyr.)

26. St. Joseph Calasanctius, Confessor. Patron of Schools. Birth 1557-died 1648 Feast: August 25th

27. St. , Bishop, Confessor, and Doctor of the Church. Patron of Brewers. "Too late have I loved You!" he once cried to God. Died 430 Feast: August 28th

28. St. Sabina, Martyr. Feast: August 29th

29. St. , Patroness of embroiderers, gardeners, florists, those who suffer ridicule for their piety, and people who suffer family problems. Born 1586- died 1617 Feast: August 23rd 30. St. , Patron of expectant mothers and midwives. Feast: August 31st

September

1. St. Romulus, Martyr. Died 112 Feast September 5th

2. St. Rose of Viterbo, Patron of People in exile; People rejected by religious orders; Franciscan youth, and Viterbo, Italy. Born c. 1233- died March 6, 1251 Feast: September 4th

3. Bl. Isabella of France (?) Virgin. Patroness of the Sick. Born March 1225-died February 23, 1270 Feast: August 31st (Franciscan Order) February 26th (current)

4. St. Stephen of Hungary, King and Confessor. Patron of Kings, Masons, Stonecutters, Stonemasons and Bricklayers, and Protector against child death. Born c. 975-died August 15, 1038. Feast: September 2nd August 16th (current)

5. St. Giles, Abbot and Confessor. Born c. 650-died c. 710. Feast: September 1st.

6. St. Adrian, Martyr. Patron of plague, epilepsy, arms dealers, butchers, guards, and soldiers. Died 306 Feast: September 8th

7. St. Lawrence Justinian, Abbot. The first Patriarch of Venice. Born July 1, 1381- died January 8, 1456. Feast: September 5th (pre-1969) January 8th (current)

8. St. , Patron of Pagani, Cancello, Naples (co-patron); Arthritis, Lawyers, Confessors, Moralists, and Vocations. Born September 27, 1696-died August 1, 1787 Feast: August 2nd (pre-1969) August 1st (current)

9. St. Hyacinth, Confessor and Martyr. Died 690 Feast: September 9th

10. St. Nicholas of Tolentino, Confessor. Born c. 1246-died September 10, 1305 Feast: September 10th

11. Pope St. Sergius I, Bishop of Rome and Confessor. Born 650-died September 8, 701 Feast: September 8th

12. St. Nicomedes, Martyr. Feast: September 15th

13. Pope St. Cornelius, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Died June 253 Feast: September 16th

14. St. Amatus, Presbyter and Abbot. Died 627 Feast: September 13th

15. St. Guy of Anderlecht, Confessor. Patron of Anderlecht, Belgium; Against mad dogs; Against rabies; Bachelors; People with epilepsy; Horned animals; Laborers; Protection of outbuildings, Stables, and sheds; Sacristans; and Work horses. Born c. 950-died 1012 Feast: September 12th 16. St. Januarius, Bishop of Benevento. Patron of Blood banks; Naples; and Volcanic eruptions. Feast: September 19th

17. St. Joseph of Cupertino, Confessor. Patron of Aviators, Flying, Studying, and Those suffering mental handicaps. Born 1603-died 1663 Feast: September 18th

18. St. Justin, Presbyter and Martyr. Died 259 Feast: September 17th

19. St. , Bishop of Carthage and Martyr. Died 258 Feast: September 16th

20. St. Thomas of Villanueva, Archbishop of . Born 1488-died 1555 Feast: September 22nd

21. St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. Patron of Bankers. Feast: September 21st

22. St. Eustachius, Martyr. Patron against fire; Difficult situations; Fire prevention; Firefighters; Hunters; Hunting; Huntsmen; Madrid; Torture victims; and Trappers. Died 118 Feast: September 20th

23. Bl. Lucy of Caltagirone, Died c. 1400 Feast: September 26th

24. St. Pacificus of San Severino, Born March 1, 1653-died September 24, 1721 Feast: September 24th

25. St. Gerard Sagredo, Bishop of Csanád and Martyr. Patron of Hungary. Born c. 980-died 1046 Feast: September 24th

26. Pope St. Linus, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Born c. 10-died c. 76 Feast: September 23rd

27. St. Jerome, Confessor and Doctor of the Church. Patron of archaeologists, Biblical scholars, Librarians, Students and Translators. Born 342-died 420. Feast: September 30th

28. Sts. Eutychius, Placidus (Placitus), and Victorinus and their sister Flavia, Donatus, Firmatus the deacon, Faustus, and thirty others, have been venerated as Christian martyrs. They were said to be martyred either by pirates at Messina or under the Emperor Diocletian. Died 4th century Feast: October 5th (pre-1962)

29. Bl. Bernardine of Feltre, Born 1439-died September 28, 1494 Feast: September 28th

30. St. Elzear of Sabran, Confessor. Born 1285-died 1323 Feast: September 27th

October

1. Blessed Louise (?) Feast: October 1st (?) 2. St. Eleutherius of Nicomedia. Soldier in the army of Emperor Diocletian in Nicomedia. Accused of setting fire to the emperor’s palace and was burned to death. Died 303 Feast: October 2nd

3. St. Leodegarius, Bishop of Autun and Martyr. Patron of Millers, Invoked against blindness, Eye disease, Eye problems, and Sore eyes. Born 615-died 679 Feast: October 2nd

4. St. , Confessor. Founder of the Franciscan Order. Patron of Animals, Merchants, and Ecology. Born 1181-died October 4, 1226 Feast: October 4th

5. Blessed John, Confessor. Feast: October 5th (?)

6. St. , Confessor and Abbot. Feast: October 6th

7. St. Mary Frances of the Five Wounds of Jesus, Mystic, Stigmatic, and Franciscan Tertiary. Co-patron of Naples and Gallo World Family Foundation. Born 1715-died 1791 Feast: October 6th

8. St. Bridget of Sweden, Widow. Patron of Europe, Sweden, and Widows. Born c. 1303-died July 23, 1373 Feast: October 8th (pre-1960) July 23rd (current)

9. St. , Patron of Lawyers. Died 1st century Feast: October 9th

10. St. Francis Borgia, Patron against , of Portugal, and Rota Marianas. Born 1510-died 1572 Feast: October 10th

11. Sts. Nicasius, Quirinus, Scubiculus, and Pientia, Nicasius was or is identified as the Bishop of Rheims. A group of martyrs who reportedly died attempting to Evangelize Gaul. Died 1st century Feast: October 11th

12. St. Seraphinus, O.F.M. Capuchin and Spiritual advisor. Died 1604. Feast: October 12th

13. St. , Franciscan Provincial. Along with , Angelus, Domnus, Leo, Nicholas, and Hugolinus who were martyred in morocco in an attempt to convert the Muslims. Died 1221 Feast: October 10th

14. Pope St. Callixtus I, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Died 222 Feast: October 14th

15. St. Teresa of Avila, Virgin, Prioress, and Doctor of the Church. Patron of Spain, Sick people, People in religious orders, People ridiculed for their piety, Lacemakers, Pozega, Croatia, and Talisay City, Cebu, Phillippines. Born March 28, 1515-died October 4, or October 15, 1582 Feast: October 15th 16. St. Cosmas of Maiuma, Patron of Hymnographers. Died 8th century Feast: October 12th

17. Blessed Hedwig of Silesia, Widow. Patron of Andechs Abbey, Brandenburg, Berlin, Kraków, Poland, Silesia, Its capital Wrocław, Trzebnica, the Roman Diocese of Görlitz, and Orphans. Born 1174-died October 15, 1243 Feast October 17th (pre-1969) October 16th (current)

18. St. Luke, Apostle and Evangelist. Patron of Physicians and Surgeons. Died c. 84 Feast: October 18th

19. St. Peter of Alcantara, Confessor. Patron of Nocturnal Adoration of the . Born 1499-died 1562 Feast: October 18th

20. St. John Cantius (John Kanty), Confessor. Patron of Poland, Lithuania, and Jagiellonian University. Born June 23, 1390-died December 24, 1473 Feast: October 20th (1770-1969) December 23rd (current)

21. St. Ursula, Martyr. Feast: October 21st

22. Blessed Ladislaus of Gielniów, Patron of Lithuania, Poland, Galicia, and . Born c. 1440-died May 4, 1505 Feast: September 25th (Poland) May 4th, October (?)

23. St. John of Capistrano, Confessor. Patron of Jurists, Belgrade and Hungary. Born June 24, 1386-died October 23, 1456 Feast: October 23rd

24. St. Magloire, Bishop of Dol-de-Bretagne and Confessor. Died 575 Feast: October 24th

25. St. Edward, Confessor. The son of King Ethelred III and Emma daughter of Duke Richard I of Normandy. Feast: October 13th

26. Blessed Bonaventure of Potenza, died October 26, 1711 Feast: October 27th

27. St. Wenceslaus I Duke of and Martyr. Patron of Bohemia, Czech State, and . Born 907-died 935 Feast: September 28th October (?)

28. Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles. St. Simon, Patron of Curriers, Saw-men, Sawyers, and Tanners. St. Jude, Patron of Desperate causes, Lost causes, Forgotten causes, Hospital workers, Hospitals, Impossible causes, and the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida. Feast: October 28th

29. St. Eusebia, Virgin and Martyr. Died 3rd century Feast: October 29th

30. St. Germain, Bishop of Auxerre, Born c. 380-died July 31, 448 Feast: October 30th (?) July 31st (current) 31. Blessed Tommaso Bellacci, Patron of Butchers, Penitents, and Missionaries. Born 1370-died October 31, 1447 Feast: October 25th (Franciscan Order) October 31st (Church)

November

1. St. Caesarius, Deacon and Martyr. Feast: November 1st

2. St. Victorinus, Bishop of Pettau and Martyr. Died 304 Feast: November 2nd

3. St. Winifred, Virgin and Martyr. Patron of Holywell and Against unwanted advances. Feast: November 3rd

4. St. , Archbishop of Milan. Patron of Bishops, Catechists, Cardinals, Seminarians, and Spiritual leaders. Born October 2, 1538-died November 3, 1584 Feast: November 4th

5. Blessed Ragner (?) Feast: (?)

6. St. Boniface, Martyr. Born c. 675-died June 5, 754 Feast: June 5th (Formerly in November)

7. St. Proclus, Bishop of Cyzicus and Patriarch of Constantinople. Died 447 Feast: November 20th

8. Pope St. Adeodatus I, Bishop of Rome and Confessor. Died November 8, 618 Feast: November 8th

9. St. , Martyr. Patron of , Recovery of lost articles, Against storms, and Soldiers. Died February 17, 306. Feast: November 9th

10. St. Andrew Avellino, Patron of Naples, Sicily and Invoked against sudden death. Born 1521-died 1608 Feast: November 10th

11. St. Martin, Bishop of and Confessor. Patron of the poor, Soldiers, Conscientious objectors, Tailors, and Winemakers. Born 316 or 336-died 397 Feast: November 11th

12. Pope St. Martin I, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Born June 21, 598-died September 16, 655 Feast: November 12th (pre-1969)

13. St. Didacus, Confessor. Patron of Franciscan laity and Franciscan lay brothers. Born 1400-died 1463. Feast: November 13th

14. Blessed Ferretti, O.F.M. Patron of Ancona, Italy. Born c. 1385-died November 12, 1456. Feast: November 9th

15. St. Gilbride (?) Feast: (?) 16. St. Agnes of Assisi, Virgin. Birth 1198-died 1253 Feast: November 16th

17. Blessed Salomea of Poland, Virgin. Born c. 1211-died 1268 Feast: November 17th

18. St. Romanus, Martyr. Died 304 Feast: November 18th

19. St. Elizabeth, Queen of Hungary, Widow. Patron of Hospitals, Nurses, Bakers, Brides, Countesses, Dying children, Exiles, Homeless people, Lace-makers, Widows, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro, Third Order of Saint Francis and the city of Košice, Slovakia. Born July 7, 1207-died November 17, 1231 Feast: November 19th

20. St. Albert the Great O.P., Bishop of Regensburg and Doctor of the Church. Patron of Scientists, Philosophers, Medical technicians, and Natural sciences. Born 1200-died 1280 Feast: November 15th

21. St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr. Patron of Music. Born 2nd century-died 3rd century Feast: November 22nd

22. Pope St. Clement I, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Born 35-died 99 Feast: November 23rd

23. St. Felix of Valois, Born April 16, 1127-died November 12, 1212 Feast: November 4th (pre-1969) November 20th (current)

24. St. , Doctor of the Church. Patron of Contemplative life; Contemplatives; Mystical theology; Mystics; and Spanish poets. Born 1542-died December 14, 1591 Feast: November 24th (pre-1969) December 14th (current)

25. St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr. Patron of Unmarried girls, Aalsum, Apologists, Craftsmen who work with a wheel (potters, spinners), Archivists, Dying people, Educators, Girls, Jurists, Knife sharpeners, Lawyers, Librarians, Libraries, Balliol College, Massey College, Maidens, and Mechanics. Born 282-died 305 Feast: November 25th

26. St. Leonard of Port Maurice, Franciscan proponent of the Blessed Sacrament, the devotion of the Sacred Heart, and the Stations of the Cross, as well as the . Died 1751 Feast: November 26th

27. St. Gregory Thaumaturgus (the wonderworker), Patron of Against earthquakes, Desperate causes, Floods, Forgotten causes, Impossible causes, and Lost causes. Born 213-died 270 Feast: November 17th

28. St. James of the Marches O.F.M., Born c. 1391-died November 28, 1476 Feast: November 28th

29. St. Saturninus, Bishop of Toulouse and Martyr. Died c. 257 Feast: November 29th 30. St. Andrew, Apostle. Patron of Fishermen, Singers, Scotland, Romania, Russia, and Patras. Born Early 1st century-died Mid to late 1st century Feast: November 30th

December

1. St. Eligius, Bishop of Noyon and Tournai. Patron of Metalworkers. Born c. 590- died December 1, c. 660 Feast: December 1st

2. St. Bibiana, Virgin and Martyr. Feast: December 2nd

3. St. , Patron of , African missions, Goa, India, , and, Missionaries. Born 1506-died 1552 Feast: December 3rd

4. St. Barbara, Virgin and Martyr. Patron against Thunderstorms and Patron of Artillerymen and Miners. Feast: December 4th (removed from the Roman Calendar in 1969)

5. St. , Bishop of Ravenna and Doctor of the Church, called “The Doctor of Homilies” Born c. 380-died July 31, 450 Feast: December 4th (pre- 1969) July 30th (current)

6. St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, Patron of Bakers and Pawnbrokers. Feast: December 6th

7. St. , Archbishop of Milan, Confessor, and Doctor of the Church. Patron of Beekeepers, Bees, Bishops, Candlemakers, Domestic animals, French Commissariat, Geese, Learning, Livestock, Milan, Police officers, Students, and Wax refiners. Born c. 337-340-died April 4, 397 Feast: December 7th

8. Blessed Elizabeth of Reute, Known as, “Betha the Good”. Born November 25, 1386-died November 25, 1420 Feast: November 25th

9. Pope St. Miltiades, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. Died January 10 or 11, 314 Feast: December 10th (pre-1969) January 10th (current) (Martyr designation removed 1969)

10. Pope St. Damasus I, Bishop of Rome and Confessor. Born c. 305-died December 11, 384 Feast: December 11th

11. St. Constantine, Martyr. Died June 2, 1819 Feast (?)

12. St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr. Invoked against Blindness. Died c. 4th century Feast: December 13th

13. St. Spyridon, Bishop of Trimythous. Born c. 270-died 348 Feast: December 14th 14. St. Valerian, Bishop of Abbenza and Martyr. Born 377-died 457 Feast: December 15th

15. The Three Holy Children, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Patrons of Burn victims. Feast: December 17th

16. St. , Bishop of Kition and Bishop of Marseille. Feast: December 18th

17. St. Rufus, Martyr. Feast: December 18th

18. Blessed Conrad of Offida, Born 1241-died December 12, 1306 Feast: December 19th

19. Blessed Delphina, Virgin. Feast: December 9th

20. St. Thomas, Apostle. Patron of India, St. Thomas , , and Paula in Croatia, Born 1st century-died July 3, 72 Feast: December 21st (pre-1969) July 3rd (current)

21. St. Flavian, Martyr. Died 362 Feast: December 22nd

22. Blessed Victoria, Virgin and Martyr. Feast: (?)

23. St. Tarsilla, Virgin and Martyr. Died 551 Feast: December 24th

24. St. Anastasia, Martyr. Died 304 Feast: December 25th

25. St. Stephen, The First Martyr. Patron of Deacons, servers, Bricklayers, Casket makers, and Stonemasons. Died 34 Feast: December 26th

26. St. John, Apostle and Evangelist. Patron of Love, Loyalty, Friendships, and Authors. Born 6-died 100 Feast: December 27th

27. The Holy Innocents, Feast: December 28th

28. St. , Archbishop of Canterbury, of England and Martyr. Born December 21, 1119-died December 29, 1170 Feast: December 29th

29. St. Sabinus, Bishop and Martyr. Died 303 Feast: December 30th

30. Pope St. Sylvester I, Bishop of Rome and Confessor. Died December 31, 335 Feast: December 31st