Roman Martyrology 2004

Saint Peter Canisius, Jesuit priest and doctor of the Church

Saint Peter Canisius, priest of the Society of Jesus and doctor of the Church, who, sent to Germany, worked hard for many years in defending and strengthening the Catholic faith with his preaching and with his writings, including the famous Catechism. At Fribourg in Switzerland he finally took a rest from his labours.

Saint Micah, prophet

Commemoration of Saint Micah, prophet, who in the time of Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, defended the oppressed by his preaching, condemned idols and injustices and foretold to the chosen people that the promised king would be born in Bethlehem of Judah from ancient times, to shepherd Israel in the strength of the Lord.

Saint Themistocles, martyr at Lycia

In Lycia in present-day Türkiye, Saint Themistocles, martyr, who is said to have offered himself, under Emperor Decius, in the place of Saint Dioscorus, wanted to be put to death, and, tortured on the easel, dragged through the streets and flogged, receiving the crown of martyrdom.

Blessed Domenico Spadafora, Dominican priest

At Montecerignone in the Marches, Blessed Domenico Spadafora, priest of the Order of Preachers, who actively worked in the ministry of preaching.

Passion of Saints Anrê Trần An Dũng (Lạc) and Phêrô Trương Văn Thi, priests and martyrs of Vietnam

At Hanoi in Tonkin, now Vietnam, passion of Saints Anrê Trần An Dũng (Lạc) and Phêrô Trương Văn Thi, priests and martyrs, who ended their fight with beheading by refusing the order to outrage the cross. Their memorial is celebrated on November 24.

Blessed Peter Friedhofen, founder of the Brothers of the Mercy of Our Lady Help of Christians

At Coblenz in the Rhineland in Germany, Blessed Peter Friedhofen, religious, who, initially a chimney sweeper, then founded the Congregation of the Brothers of Mercy of Our Lady Help of Christians, for which he had to endure derision and harassment with meekness and serenity of mind.

Saint Chaeremon, bishop of Nilopolis, and companions, martyrs

Commemoration of Saint Chaeremon, bishop of Nilopolis, and many other holy martyrs in Egypt: some, during the persecution of Emperor Decius, forced to flee and wander in the desert, were killed by wild beasts, others exhausted by hunger, cold and weakness, others finally killed by barbarians and brigands, so that all, albeit with different kinds of deaths, were crowned by the same glorious martyrdom.

Saint Ischyrion, martyr in Egypt

Commemoration of Saint Ischyrion, martyr in Egypt, who, in the same period, having refused to sacrifice to idols in the face of calls and ill-treatment, was killed by being pierced in the bowels by a sharp stake.

30 holy martyrs of Via Labicana at Rome

At Rome on Via Labicana in the cemetery at Duas Lauros, thirty holy martyrs, who all attained the crown of glory on the same day.

43 holy monks, martyrs of Rhaitum

In the Raithu region of Egypt, forty-three holy monks, killed by the bedouins for their Christian faith.

Saint Hunger, bishop of Utrecht

At Utrecht in Lotharingia, in the present-day Netherlands, Saint Hunger, bishop.

Blessed Thomas Holland, Jesuit priest and martyr of England

At London in England, Blessed Thomas Holland, priest of the Society of Jesus and martyr, who, condemned to death under King Charles I for having carried out his ministry clandestinely, gave up his spirit to God by hanging.

Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, virgin, founder of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

At Chicago, Illinois in the United States of America, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, virgin, who founded the Institute of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and worked in every way to assist emigrants with outstanding charity.

Saint John Cantius, priest

Saint John Cantius, priest, who, after ordination to the priesthood, taught for many years at the University of Krakow. After receiving the assignment of the pastoral care of the parish of Olkusz, he added to his virtues the testimony of an upright faith and was for his collaborators and disciples a model of piety and charity towards others. On the day following this, at Krakow in Poland, he passed to the celestial banquet.

Saints Theodulus, Saturninus, Euporus, Euporus, Gelasius, Zeticus, Pontius, Agathopus, Basilides and Evaristus, martyrs at Gortyna

At Gortyn on the island of Crete, ten holy martyrs, Theodulus, Saturninus, Euporus, Euporus, Gelasius, Zeticus, Pontius, Agathopus, Basilides and Evaristus, who, during the persecution of Emperor Decius, for publicly refusing to obey the order to offer sacrifices on the day of the dedication of the Temple of Fortuna, suffered torture and finally died, beheaded.

Saint Servolo, beggar

At Rome, commemoration of Saint Servolo, who, lying paralytic since childhood under the portico of the Church of Saint Clement, always tried, as Saint Gregory writes, even in suffering, to give thanks to God and distributed to the poor everything he collected from alms.

Saint Yves, bishop of Chartres

At Chartres in France, Saint Yves, bishop, who re-established the order of canons and worked and wrote much to promote harmony between the clergy and the civil power and for the good of the Church.

Blessed Hartmann, canon regular, bishop of Bressanone

At Bressanone in Alto Adige, Blessed Hartmann, bishop, who, already as a canon regular, governed this Church with wisdom and fidelity.

Saint Thorlak Thorhallsson, bishop of Skálholt

In Iceland, Saint Thorlak Thorhallsson, bishop of Skálholt, who worked for the moral renewal of the clergy and the people.

Saint John Stone, Augustinian priest and martyr of England

At Canterbury in England, commemoration of Saint John Stone, priest of the Order of the Friars of Saint Augustine and martyr, who, as a staunch defender of the Catholic faith, suffered martyrdom on the scaffold under King Henry VIII.

Blessed Nicolás Fattore, Francisan priest

At Valencia in Spain, Blessed Nicolás Fattore, priest of the Order of Friars Minor, who, burned with fervent zeal for God, was often carried away in ecstasy.

Saint Marguerite d’Youville, religious, founder of the Sisters of Charity of Montreal

At Montreal in Canada, Saint Marguerite d’Youville Dufrost de Lajemmerais, religious, who, as a widowed mother of family, piously educated two of her sons on the path to the priesthood and worked with all her might to assist the sick, the elderly and to the needy of all kinds, for whom she founded the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity.

Saint Antônio de Sant’Ana Galvão, Franciscan priest

At Sao Paulo in Brazil, Saint Antônio de Sant’Ana Galvão, priest of the Order of Friars Minor, who fruitfully dedicated himself to preaching and the ministry of penance and founded the “Retreat of Light”, in which he led a community of Sisters under his exemplary spiritual direction.

Saint Iosephus Cho Yun-ho, martyr of Korea

In the territory of Tjyen-Tiyon in Korea, Saint Iosephus Cho Yun-ho, martyr, who, while still young, following in the footsteps of his father Saint Peter Cho Hwa-sŏ, was beaten to death for the name of Christ.

Blessed Pablo Meléndez Gonzalo, father of family and martyr of Spain

In the territory of Valencia in Spain, Blessed Pablo Meléndez Gonzalo, martyr, who, as father of family, during the persecution against religion, conforming in everything to the example of Christ, reached the eternal kingdom by his grace.

All holy ancestors of Jesus Christ

Commemoration of All Holy Ancestors of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham, or of those fathers who pleased God and who, found righteous, even without having received the promises, but having only looked at them and greeted them from afar, died in the faith: from them Christ, who is above all creation, God blessed for ever, was born according to the flesh.

Saint Delphin, bishop of Bordeaux

At Bordeaux in Aquitaine, France, Saint Delphin, bishop, who was united with Saint Paulinus of Nola by intimate familiarity and worked strenuously to combat the Priscillian heresy.

Saint Tarsilia, virgin

At Rome, commemoration of Saint Tarsilia, virgin, whose assiduous prayer, rigour of life and singular spirit of penance are praised by Saint Gregory the Great, her nephew.

Saint Irmina, abbess of the monastery of Öhren

Near Trier in Austrasia, Germany, Saint Irmina, abbess of the monastery of Öhren, who, as a matron consecrated to God, donated to Saint Willibrord a small monastery she founded in her villa in Echternach and was a generous dispenser of her goods.

Birth of Saint John Cantius, priest

At Krakow in Poland, the anniversary of the death of Saint John Cantius, whose memorial is celebrated the day before this.

Blessed Bartolomeo Maria Dal Monte, priest

At Bologna, Blessed Bartolomeo Maria Dal Monte, priest, who preached the word of God to the Christian people and clergy in many regions of Italy and with this aim established the Pious Society of the Missions.

Saint Paola Elisabetta Cerioli Buzecchi-Tasis, widow, founder of the Congregation of the Holy Family of Bergamo

At Comonte near Bergamo, Saint Paola Elisabetta Cerioli Buzecchi-Tasis, who, having lost all her children prematurely and then becoming a widow, committed her resources and strength to the education of the children of farmers and orphans without hope of a future and lived the joys of a mother in the Lord, founding the Institute of the Sisters and the Congregation of the Fathers and Brothers of the Holy Family.

Birth of Saint Charbel Makhlouf, priest

At Annaya in Lebanon, the anniversary of the death of Saint Charbel Makhlouf, whose memorial is celebrated on July 24.

The Nativity of the Lord

When ages beyond number had run their course from the creation of the world, when God in the beginning created heaven and earth, and formed man in his own likeness; when century upon century had passed since the Almighty set his bow in the clouds after the Great Flood, as a sign of covenant and peace; in the twenty-first century since Abraham, our father in faith, came out of Ur of the Chaldees; in the thirteenth century since the People of Israel were led by Moses in the Exodus from Egypt; around the thousandth year since David was anointed King; in the sixty-fifth week of the prophecy of Daniel; in the one hundred and ninety-fourth Olympiad; in the year seven hundred and fifty-two since the foundation of the City of Rome; in the forty-second year of the reign of Caesar Octavian Augustus, the whole world being at peace, Jesus Christ, eternal God and Son of the eternal Father, desiring to consecrate the world by his most loving presence, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and when nine months had passed since his conception, was born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem of Judah, and was made man: The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to the flesh.

Saint Anastasia, martyr at Sirmium

At Rome, commemoration of Saint Anastasia, martyr at Srijem in Pannonia, in present-day Croatia.

Saint Eugenia, martyr at Rome

Also at Rome in the cemetery of Apronian on Via Latina, Saint Eugenia, martyr.

Saints Giovino and Basileo, martyrs at Rome

Also at Rome on Via Latina, Saints Giovino and Basileo, martyrs.

Saint Pierre-Maurice, abbot of Cluny

In the monastery of Cluny in Burgundy, in present-day France, Saint Pierre-Maurice, abbot, who governed the monastic order according to the precepts of primitive observance and composed numerous treatises.

Blessed Bentivoglio de Bonis, Franciscan priest

At San Severino in the Marches, Blessed Bentivoglio de Bonis, priest of the Order of Minims, distinguished preacher.

Blessed Michaël Nakashima Saburōemon, Jesuit religious and martyr of Japan

At the city of Unzen in Japan, Blessed Michaël Nakashima Saburōemon, religious of the Society of Jesus and martyr, who, as a catechist, was immersed in boiling water for his faith in Christ and thus obtained the crown of martyrdom.

Blessed Maria von den Aposteln von Wüllenweber, virgin, founder of the Sisters of Divine Word

At Rome, Blessed Maria von den Aposteln von Wüllenweber, virgin, of German origin, who, kindled by missionary ardour, founded the Institute of the Sisters of the Divine Saviour at Tivoli in Lazio.

Saint Albert Chmielowski, priest, founder of the Albertine Brothers and Sisters Servants of the Poor

At Krakow in Poland, Saint Albert Chmielowski, religious, who, as an illustrious painter, consecrated himself to the poor, proposing to be available to them in everything, and founded the Congregations of the Friars and Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis at the service of the needy.

Saint Stephen, protomartyr

Feast of Saint Stephen, protomartyr, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, first of the seven deacons chosen by the Apostles as their collaborators in the ministry, who was also the first among the disciples of the Lord to shed his blood in Jerusalem, where, stoned as he was praying for his persecutors, he bore his testimony of faith in Christ Jesus, claiming to see him seated in glory at the right hand of the Father.

Saint Dionysius, pope

At Rome in the cemetery of Callixtus on Via Appia, Saint Dionysius, pope, who, full of every virtue, after the persecution of Emperor Valerian, consoled his afflicted brethren with his letters and his presence, ransomed the prisoners from tortures and taught the foundations of faith to those who ignored them.

Saint Zenon, bishop of Maiumas of Gaza

Commemoration of Saint Zenon, bishop of Maiuma in Palestine, who built a basilica for the holy martyrs Eusebius, Nestabius and Zeno, his cousins, and until the end of his life practised the trade of weaver to obtain food and help the poor.

Saint Zosimus, pope

At Rome on Via Tiburtina near Saint Lawrence, deposition of Saint Zosimus, pope.

Saint Eutimio, bishop of Sardes and martyr

At Sardis in Lydia, in present-day Türkiye, Saint Eutimio, bishop and martyr, who, condemned to exile by the iconoclast emperor Michael for the cult of sacred images, finally consumed his martyrdom under the empire of Theophilus, cruelly flogged with ox sinews.

Saint Vicenta María López i Vicuña, virgin, founder of the Religious of Mary Immaculate

At Madrid in Spain, Saint Vicenta María López i Vicuña, virgin, who founded and spread the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate to offer spiritual and material help to girls separated from their families and employed as domestic workers.

Blesseds Aknaet Phila, Lusia Khambang, Akatha Phuttha, Sesilia Butsi, Bibiana Khamphai and Maria Phon, martyrs of Thailand

At the village of Song-Khon in Thailand, the blessed martyrs Aknaet Phila and Lusia Khambang, virgins of Sister Lovers of the Cross, and Akatha Phuttha, Sesilia Butsi, Bibiana Khamphai and Maria Phon, shot in the local cemetery for refusing to renounce the Christian faith.

Blessed Secondo Pollo, priest of Vercelli

At Dragali in Montenegro, Blessed Secondo Pollo, priest from Vercelli, who, as a military chaplain during the Second World War, was seriously injured while giving aid to a dying soldier and shortly afterwards, now bloodless, gave up his spirit to God.

Saint John, apostle and evangelist

Feast of Saint John, apostle and evangelist, son of Zebedee, who together with his brother James and Peter was a witness of the transfiguration and passion of the Lord, from whom he received Mary as a mother standing at the foot of the cross. In the Gospel and in other writings he proves himself to be theologian who, deemed worthy to contemplate the glory of the Incarnate Word, announced what he saw with his own eyes.

Saint Fabiola, widow

Commemoration of Saint Fabiola, Roman widow, who, according to the testimony of Saint Jerome, directed and destined her life of penance for the benefit of the poor.

Saint Theodorus, priest, and Saint Theophanes, bishop, martyrs in Bithynia

At Hisarlik in Bithynia, in present-day Türkiye, passion of Saint Theodorus, monk of the monastery of Saint Sabas in Palestine, priest and martyr, who, at Constantinople, together with his brother Saint Theophanes, for having defended the cult of sacred images, after suffering flogging, imprisonment, exile and torture of the engraving of some verses on the forehead, which earned him the name of Graptós, “branded”, finally died in prison.

Blessed Alfredo Parte Saiz, Piarist priest and martyr of Spain

At Santander in Cantabria on the coast of Spain, Blessed Alfredo Parte Saiz, priest of the Order of Regular Clerics of the Pious Schools and martyr, who, during the persecution, was led to glorious martyrdom as a priest.

Blessed José María Corbín Ferrer, martyr of Spain

On a prison ship anchored off the coast of Santander in Spain, Blessed José María Corbín Ferrer, who faced the glorious trial for Christ.

The Holy Innocents, martyrs

Feast of the Holy Innocents, martyrs, the children who were killed by the wicked King Herod in Bethlehem of Judah in the hope that the child Jesus whom the Magi had adored would die together, honoured as martyrs from the first centuries and the first fruits of all those who would have poured their blood for God and for the Lamb.

Saint Theonas, bishop of Alexandria

At Alexandria of Egypt, Saint Theonas, bishop, who was the teacher and predecessor of Saint Peter the Martyr.

Saint Antoine, monk at Lérins

Commemoration of Saint Antoine, monk, who, as an illustrious man for his kindness and preparation, after leading a solitary life, withdrew as an old man to the monastery of Lérins in Provence, where he fell asleep piously in the Lord.

Blessed Mattia Nazareni, Clarisse abbess

At Matelica in the Marches, Blessed Mattia Nazareni, abbess of the Order of Poor Clares.

Birth of Saint Francis de Sales, bishop and doctor of the Church

At Lyons in France, the anniversary of the death of Saint Francis de Sales, bishop of Geneva, whose memorial is celebrated on January 24 on the day of his deposition at Annecy.

Saint Gaspare, priest and founder of the Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood

At Rome, Saint Gaspare, priest, who fought strenuously for the freedom of the Church and, even in prison, never stopped his work of converting sinners to the right path, in particular through devotion to the Precious Blood of Christ, in whose honour he named the Congregations of Missionaries and Sisters he founded.

Saint Caterina Volpicelli, virgin and founder of the Servants of the Sacred Heart

At Naples, Saint Caterina Volpicelli, virgin, who, entirely dedicated to the assistance of the poor and the sick, founded the Institute of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart, in which she always tried to express Christian charity in activities suited to the needs of society Contemporary.

Blessed Hryhorii Khomyshyn, bishop of Stanislaviv and martyr of Ukraine

At Kyiv in Ukraine, Blessed Hryhorii Khomyshyn, bishop of Ivano-Frankivsk and martyr, who, during the persecution against the faith, deserved to sit at the heavenly banquet of the Lamb.

Saint Thomas Becket, archbishop of Canterbury and martyr of England

Saint Thomas Becket, bishop and martyr, who for having defended justice and the Church was forced into exile from his see of Canterbury and from the kingdom of England itself and, returning home after six years, still suffered a lot, until he passed to Christ, pierced with a sword by the guards of King Henry II in the cathedral.

Saint David, king and prophet

Commemoration of Saint David, king and prophet, son of Jesse of Bethlehem, who found favour with God and was anointed with holy oil by the prophet Samuel to reign over the people of Israel; he carried the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord to the city of Jerusalem, and the Lord himself swore to him that his descendants would remain forever, because of this Jesus Christ would be born according to the flesh.

Saint Trophime, bishop of Arles

At Arles in Provence in France, Saint Trophime, believed to be the first bishop of this city.

Saint Libosus, bishop of Vaga and martyr

At Carthage, in present-day Tunisia, Saint Libosus, bishop of Béja and martyr, who in the Council of Carthage on the question of the baptism of heretics stated: “In the Gospel Christ said: I am the truth, and not: I am the custom.”

Saint Martiniano, bishop of Milan

At Milan, Saint Martiniano, bishop.

Saint Marcellus the Acoemete, abbot of the monastery of Acoemetae

At Constantinople, Saint Marcellus the Acoemete, abbot of the Acemeti monastery on the Bosphorus, in which the singing of the psalms was performed continuously day and night.

Saint Évroult, abbot of Ouches

At Exmes in Neustria, now in France, Saint Évroult, abbot of the monastery of Ouche in the time of King Childebert.

Blessed Gerardo Cagnoli, Franciscan religious

At Palermo, Blessed Gerardo Cagnoli, religious of the Order of Minor, who had previously led a long hermitic life.

Blessed William Howard, martyr of England

At London in England, Blessed William Howard, martyr, who, as viscount of Stafford, professed the Catholic faith and, falsely accused for this of conspiracy against King Charles II, died for Christ with a blow of the axe.

Saint Benedicta Hyŏng Kyŏng-nyŏn, widow and catechist, and 6 companions, martyrs of Korea

At Seoul in Korea, Saints Benedicta Hyŏng Kyŏng-nyŏn, widow and catechist, and six companions, martyrs, who, after suffering many torments for the name of Christ, finally died beheaded.

Blessed José Aparicio Sanz, priest and martyr of Spain

At the city of Paterna in the territory of Valencia in Spain, Blessed José Aparicio Sanz, priest and martyr, who, during the persecution against the faith, shed his blood for Christ.

Blesseds Enrique Juan Requena, priest, and José Perpiñá Nácher, martyrs of Spain

At the village of Picadero de Paterna also in the territory of Valencia, blessed martyrs Enrique Juan Requena, priest, and José Perpiñá Nácher, who completed the glorious trial for Christ.

Blessed Juan Bautista Ferreres Boluda, priest and martyr of Spain

At the village of San Miguel de los Reyes in the same territory, Blessed Juan Bautista Ferreres Boluda, priest of the Society of Jesus and martyr, who, in the same persecution, imitating the passion of Christ, deserved to achieve the palm of glory.

Saint Felix I, pope and martyr

At Rome in the cemetery of Callixtus on Via Appia, deposition of Saint Felix I, pope, who ruled the Church of Rome under Emperor Aurelian.

Saint Hermes, exorcist and martyr in Maesia

At Vidin in Moesia, in present-day Bulgaria, Saint Hermes, exorcist and martyr.

Saint Anisius, bishop of Thessalonica

Commemoration of Saint Anisius, bishop of Thessalonica, who, established by the Roman Pontiffs as vicar apostolic in ancient Illyricum and showered with praise by Saint Ambrose, flourished in the time of Emperor Theodosius.

Saint Perpet, bishop of Tours

At Tours in Gallia Lugdunensis, now in France, Saint Perpet, bishop, who built the basilica of Saint Martin and many others in honour of saints and re-established the use of fasts and vigils in his Church.

Saint Giocondo, bishop of Aosta

At Aosta, Saint Giocondo, bishop.

Saint Germer, abbot of Fly

At Fly near Beauvais in the territory of Neustria in France, Saint Germer, abbot of the local monastery he founded.

Saint Egwin, bishop of Worcester, founder of the monastery of Evesham

At Evesham in England, Saint Egwin, bishop, who founded the monastery of this place.

Saint Raniero, bishop of Forcona

In Abruzzo, Saint Raniero, bishop, whose virtue in administering goods was praised by Pope Alexander II.

Saint Ruggero, bishop of Canne

At Canne in Puglia, Saint Ruggero, bishop.

Saint Lorenzo da Frazzanò, Eastern Rite monk

Near the town of Frazzanò in Sicily, Saint Lorenzo da Frazzanò, monk according to the discipline of the Eastern Fathers, renowned for his austerity of life and tireless in his preaching.

Blessed Margherita Colonna, Clarisse virgin

Near Palestrina in Lazio, Blessed Margherita Colonna, virgin, who preferred poverty for Christ to the riches and pleasures of the world, whom she served by professing the rule of Saint Clare.

Blessed Eugenia Maria Ravasco, virgin

At Genoa, Blessed Eugenia Maria Ravasco, virgin, who founded the Institute of the Sisters Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, to whose care she entrusted the education of female youth and dedication to the needs of the sick and children.

Blessed Giovanni Maria Boccardo, priest, founder of the Poor Daughters of Saint Cajetan

In the territory of Pancalieri near Turin, Blessed Giovanni Maria Boccardo, priest, who among the many efforts undertaken for the assistance of the elderly and the sick and for the Christian education of youth founded the Congregation of the Poor Daughters of Saint Cajetan.

Saint Sylvester I, pope

Saint Sylvester I, pope, who for many years wisely ruled the Church, at a time when Emperor Constantine built the venerable basilicas and the Council of Nicaea acclaimed Christ the Son of God. On this day his body was placed in the cemetery of Priscilla at Rome.

Saints Donata, Paolina, Rogata, Dominanda, Serotina, Saturnina and Hilaria, martyrs at Rome

Also at Rome in the Jordanian cemetery on Via Salaria Nuova, Saints Donata, Paolina, Rogata, Dominanda, Serotina, Saturnina and Hilaria, martyrs.

Saint Colombe, virgin and martyr at Sens

At Sens in Gallia Lugdunensis, now in France, Saint Colombe, virgin and martyr.

Saint Zoticus, priest

At Constantinople, Saint Zoticus, priest, who provided for the sustenance of the orphans.

Saints Melania the Younger and Pinian, wife and husband

At Jerusalem, Saint Melania the Younger, who with her husband Saint Pinian left Rome and went to the Holy City, where they embraced the rule, she among the women consecrated to God and he among the monks, and both rested in a holy death.

Saint Barbaziano, priest at Ravenna

At Ravenna, Saint Barbaziano, priest.

Saint Maire, bishop of Avenches

At Lausanne in present-day Switzerland, Saint Maire, bishop, who transferred the see of Avanches to this city, built many churches and was a defender of the poor.

Saint John Francis Regis, Jesuit priest

In the territory of La Louvesc in the mountains near Puy-en-Vélay in France, Saint John Francis Regis, priest of the Society of Jesus, who, preaching the Gospel and administering the sacrament of penance, for mountains and villages, worked tirelessly to renew the Catholic faith in the soul of the inhabitants.

Blessed Alain de Solminihac, bishop of Cahors

In the fortress of Mercuès near Cahors in southern France, transitus of Blessed Alain de Solminihac, bishop of Cahors, who with his pastoral visits tried to promote the correction of the customs of the people and to renew in every way the Church to him with true apostolic zeal entrusted.

Saint Catherine Labouré, virgin of the Daughters of Charity

At Paris in France, Saint Catherine Labouré, virgin of the Daughters of Charity, who venerated the Immaculate Mother of God in a special way and shone with simplicity, charity and patience.