Upcoming Feasts

The Sixth Day of June. Twentieth Day of the lunar month. 🌖

Saint Norbert, archbishop of Magdeburg, founder of Premonstratensians

Saint Norbert, bishop, who, as a man of austere customs and entirely dedicated to union with God and to the preaching of the Gospel, established the Order of Canons Regular of Prémontré near Laon in France; later becoming bishop of Magdeburg in Saxony, Germany, he renewed the Christian life and worked to spread the faith among the neighbouring populations.

Saints Artemio and Paulina, martyrs

At Rome, at the second mile of Via Aurelia, Saints Artemio and Paulina, martyrs.

Saint Bessarion, anchorite

At Scete in Egypt, Saint Bessarion, anchorite, who was a beggar and a pilgrim for the love of God.

Saint Cérat, bishop of Grenoble

At Grenoble in Burgundy, France, Saint Cérat, bishop, who expressed words of gratitude to Pope Saint Leo the Great for having written the letter to Flavian and preserved his flock unharmed from heresy.

Saint Eustorgio, bishop of Milan

At Milan, Saint Eustorgio, bishop, who, distinguished for piety, justice and virtue as a pastor, built a famous baptistery.

Saint Jarlath, archbishop of Tuam

In Ireland, Saint Jarlath, bishop.

Saint Claude, bishop abbot of Condat

On the Jura Mountains, Saint Claude, believed to have been bishop and abbot of the Condat monastery.

Saint Alessandro, bishop of Fiesole and martyr

In the territory of Bologna, transitus of Saint Alessandro, bishop of Fiesole, who, returning from Pavia where he had claimed the goods of his usurped Church from the king of the Lombards, was thrown into the river and drowned by them.

Saint Hilarion the New, priest and archimandrite

At Constantinople, Saint Hilarion the New, priest and hegumen of the monastery known as Dalmatius, who suffered unconquered prison, flagellation and exile for the defence of the cult of sacred images.

Saint Colman, bishop of Dromore

On Orkney Islands off Scotland, Saint Colman, bishop.

Blessed Falcone, abbot

In the monastery of Cava de’ Tirreni in Campania, Blessed Falcone, abbot.

Saint Gilbert, Premonstratensian abbot

At Clermont-Ferrand in Aquitaine, in France, Saint Gilbert, abbot of the Premonstratensian Order, who, at first a hermit, then built the monastery and hospital of Neuffonts.

Blessed Bertrando, patriarch of Aquileia and martyr

At Udine, Blessed Bertrando, bishop of Aquileia and martyr, who carefully provided for the formation of the clergy, fed the poor at his own expense in times of hunger, strenuously defended the rights of his Church and died a nonagenarian, shot to death by some assassins.

Blessed Lorenzo da Villamagna, Franciscan priest

At Ortona in Abruzzo, Blessed Lorenzo da Villamagna, priest of the Order of Friars Minor, illustrious for preaching the word of God.

Blessed William Greenwood, Carthusian monk and martyr of England

At London in England, Blessed William Greenwood, martyr, monk of the Certosa of this city, who for his tenacious fidelity to the Church suffered martyrdom under King Henry VIII, dying consumed by the sordidness of prison, from hunger and disease.

Saint Marcellin Joseph Benoît Champagnat, Marist priest, founder of the Marist Brothers

Near the city of Saint-Chamond in the territory of Lyons, in France, Saint Marcellin Joseph Benoît Champagnat, priest of the Society of Mary, who founded the Institute of the Little Brothers of Mary for the Christian education of children.

Saints Phêrô Dũng, Phêrô Thuan and Vinh-Sơn Dương, martyrs of Vietnam

At the city of Luong My in Tonkin, now Vietnam, the holy martyrs Phêrô Dũng and Phêrô Thuan, fishermen, and Vinh-Sơn Dương, farmer, who, having repeatedly refused to trample on the cross, were condemned to the stake under Emperor Tu Duc.

Saint Raphael Guízar y Valencia, bishop of Veracruz

At Mexico City, transitus of Saint Raphael Guízar y Valencia, bishop of Vera Cruz in Mexico, who in times of persecution, although exiled and clandestine, exercised the episcopal office with courage.

Blessed Innocenty Guz, Conventual Franciscan priest and martyr at Sachsenhausen concentration camp

At Sachsenhausen in Germany, Blessed Innocenty Guz, priest of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual and martyr, who, of Polish origin, during the military occupation of his homeland by followers of doctrines hostile to men and religion, for his faith in Christ, was slain by the prison camp sentries.

℣. Precious in the sight of the Lord
℟. Is the death of his Saints.

The Seventh Day of June. Twenty-First Day of the lunar month. 🌗

Saint Colmán, bishop and abbot of the monastery of Dromore

In Ireland, Saint Colmán, bishop and abbot of the monastery of Dromore founded by himself, who worked admirably for the faith in the territory of Down.

Saints Pedro, priest, Walabonso, deacon, Sabiniano, Wistremundo, Habencio and Jeremías, monks, martyrs at Cordoba

At Cordoba in Andalusia, Spain, the holy martyrs Pedro, priest, Walabonso, deacon, Sabiniano, Wistremundo, Habencio and Jeremías, monks, who during the persecution of the Moors died by having their throats slaughtered for Christ.

Saint Robert, founder and Cistercian abbot of Newminster

At Newminster in Northumbria in England, Saint Robert, abbot of the Cistercian Order, who, eager for poverty and prayer, founded a monastery in this place together with twelve other companions, from which three families of monks sprouted in a short time.

Blessed Anna van Sint-Bartholomeus, Discalced Carmelite virgin

At Antwerp in Brabant, in the territory of present-day Belgium, Blessed Anna van Sint-Bartholomeus, virgin of the Order of Discalced Carmelite nuns, who, as disciple and scribe of Saint Teresa of Jesus and rich in mystical gifts, spread the Order in France and renewed with passion.

Saint Antonio Maria Gianelli, bishop of Bobbio, founder of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Garden

At Piacenza, transitus of Saint Antonio Maria Gianelli, bishop of Bobbio, who founded the Congregation of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Garden and shone for the commitment and the shining example of dedication to the needs of the poor and to the salvation of souls and in the promotion of the sanctity of clergy.

Blessed Marie-Thérèse de Soubiran La Louvière, virgin, founder of the Sisters of Marie-Auxiliatrice

At Paris in France, Blessed Marie-Thérèse de Soubiran La Louvière, virgin, who for the greater glory of God founded the Society of Mary Help of Christians, from which she was later removed to spend the rest of her life in profound humility.

℣. Precious in the sight of the Lord
℟. Is the death of his Saints.

The Eighth Day of June. Twenty-Second Day of the lunar month. 🌗

Saint Maximin, first bishop of Aix

At Aix-en-Provence in France, Saint Maximin, who is credited with the beginnings of Christianity in this city.

Saint Godard, bishop of Rouen

At Rouen in France, Saint Godard, bishop.

Saint Médard, bishop of Noyon

At Soissons, also in France, Saint Médard, bishop of Saint-Quentin, who after the destruction of this city transferred his episcopal chair to Noyon, where he lavished every care in converting the people from pagan superstitions to the doctrine of Christ.

Saint Fortunato, bishop of Fano

At Fano in the Marches, Saint Fortunato, bishop, who assiduously worked hard for the ransom of prisoners.

Saint Chlodulf, bishop of Metz

At Metz in Austrasia, now in France, Saint Chlodulf, bishop, son of Saint Arnulf and adviser to the king.

Saint William FitzHerbert, bishop of York

At York in England, Saint William FitzHerbert, bishop, who, as an amiable and meek man, unjustly deposed from his see, retired among the monks of Winchester and, once returned to his see, forgave his enemies and favoured peace among the citizens.

Blessed John Davy, Carthusian deacon, martyr of England

At London also in England, Blessed John Davy, deacon of the Charterhouse of this city and martyr, who under King Henry VIII for his fidelity to the Church and to the Roman Pontiff was subjected to cruel tortures in prison and died there consumed by hunger.

Saint Jacques Berthieu, Jesuit priest and martyr of Madagascar

At Ambiatibes in Madagascar, Saint Jacques Berthieu, priest of the Society of Jesus and martyr, who in peace as in war worked with dedication for the Gospel and, driven out of the missions three times, kicked and repeatedly invited to apostasy in vain, was finally killed in hatred of the faith.

Blessed Maria vom Göttlichen Herzen Droste zu Vischering, virgin of the Congregation of Good Shepherd

At Porto in Portugal, Blessed Maria vom Göttlichen Herzen Droste zu Vischering, virgin, of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Good Shepherd, who admirably promoted devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Saint Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan, virgin, founder of the Congregation of Holy Family

At the village of Kuzhikkattussery in the State of Kerala in India, Saint Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan, virgin, who, distinguished for a hermitic life and the austerity of her penance, sought Christ in the poorest and most marginalised and founded the Congregation of the Sisters of Holy Family.

Blessed Nicola da Gesturi, Capuchin religious

At Cagliari, Blessed Nicola da Gesturi, religious of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, who, always ready to help the needy, with his example of virtue and goodness encouraged many to charity towards the poor.

℣. Precious in the sight of the Lord
℟. Is the death of his Saints.

The Ninth Day of June. Twenty-Third Day of the lunar month. 🌗

Saint Ephrem, deacon and doctor of the Church

Saint Ephrem, deacon and doctor of the Church, who at first exercised the ministry of preaching and teaching the sacred doctrine at Nisibis, then, taking refuge at Edessa in Osroene with his disciples after the invasion of Nisibis by the Persians, laid the foundations of a theological school. He exercised his ministry with words and writings and shone to such an extent for austerity of life and doctrine that, for the elegance of the hymns he composed, he deserved the nickname of the Lyre of the Holy Spirit.

Saints Primus and Felicianus, martyrs

At Rome, at the fifteenth mile of Via Nomentana, Saints Primus and Felicianus, martyrs.

Saint Diomedes, martyr in Bythinia

At Nicaea in Bithynia, in present-day Türkiye, Saint Diomedes, martyr.

Saint Vincent, martyr

At Vernemet in the territory of Agen in Aquitaine, France, Saint Vincent, martyr, who is said to have consumed his martyrdom for Christ during the celebration of a pagan festival in honour of the sun.

Saint Massimiano, bishop of Syracuse

At Syracuse, Saint Massimiano, bishop, of whom Pope Saint Gregory the Great often mentions.

Saint Columbkill, priest and abbot of Iona

On the Isle of Iona in Scotland, Saint Columbkill, priest and abbot, who, born in Ireland and instructed in the precepts of monastic life, founded monasteries in his own land renowned for their observance of the discipline of life and literary culture, and, finally on Iona, until, full of years, now waiting for the end, in front of the altar he rested in the Lord.

Saint Riccardo, bishop of Andria

At Andria in Apulia, Saint Riccardo, bishop, who, English of origin and famous for his virtue, received with honour the relics of Saints Pontian and Erasmus.

Blessed Robert Salt, Carthusian monk and martyr of England

At London in England, Blessed Robert Salt, monk of the Charterhouse of this city and martyr, who, for having firmly maintained his loyalty to the Church against King Henry VIII, was detained in Newport prison and died of hunger.

Saint Joseph of Anchieta, Jesuit priest

At Reritiba in Brazil, Saint Joseph of Anchieta, priest of the Society of Jesus, who, born in the Canary Islands, dedicated himself with commitment and fruit to missionary works in Brazil for almost the entire course of his life.

Blessed Joseph Imbert, Jesuit priest and martyr of France

Off the coast of Rochefort in France, Blessed Joseph Imbert, priest and martyr, who, already as a member of the Society of Jesus, was appointed by Pope Pius VI as vicar apostolic of Moulins during the French revolution and, thrown on a prison ship out of hatred for the Church, died there of a lethal disease.

Blessed Anna Maria Taigi, mother of family, Trinitian tertiary

At Rome, Blessed Anna Maria Taigi, mother of family, who, despite being mistreated by an abusive husband, continued to take care of him and provide for the education of his seven children, without ever neglecting her spiritual and material concern for the poor and the sick.

℣. Precious in the sight of the Lord
℟. Is the death of his Saints.

The Tenth Day of June. Twenty-Fourth Day of the lunar month. 🌗

Saint Censure, bishop of Auxerre

At Auxerre in Gallia Lugdunensis, France, Saint Censure, bishop.

Saint Landry, bishop of Paris

At Paris in the territory of Neustria, also in France, Saint Landry, bishop, who is said to have sold sacred furnishings and built a hospital next to the cathedral to assist the poor in times of famine.

Saint Ithamar, bishop of Rochester in England

At Rochester in England, Saint Ithamar, bishop, who, first among the people of Canterbury to be called to the episcopal order, shone for culture and sobriety of life.

Saint Bogumił, bishop of Gniezno

At Dobrowo in Poland, the anniversary of the death of Saint Bogumił, bishop of Gniezno, who, after leaving his episcopal see, led a hermitic life here, consuming himself in an austere life.

Blessed Diana degli Andalò, virgin, founder of Dominican monastery of Saint Agnes

At Bologna, Blessed Diana degli Andalò, virgin, who, having overcome all the impediments posed by her family, took a vow of cloistered life in the hands of Saint Dominic himself, entering the monastery of Saint Agnes which she founded.

Blessed Heinrich von Bozen

At Treviso, Blessed Heinrich von Bozen, who, as an illiterate woodcutter, distributed everything to the poor and, although physically weakened, nevertheless begged for occasional alms which he shared with the other beggars.

Blessed Giovanni Dominici, Dominican, bishop of Ragusa

At Budapest in Hungary, transitus of Blessed Giovanni Dominici, bishop of Dubrovnik, who, at the end of the Black Death restored the observance of the discipline in the convents of the Preachers in Italy and, sent to Bohemia and Hungary to oppose the preaching of Jan Hus, died in this city.

Blesseds Thomas Green and Walter Pierson, Carthusian religious and martyrs of England

At London in England, Blesseds Thomas Green, priest, and Walter Pierson, monk of the local Certosa, who, for having opposed the claim by King Henry VIII of the supreme rights in ecclesiastical matters, were locked up in a sordid prison, where, worn out by hunger and disease, they met a glorious death.

Blessed Édouard Poppe, priest

At the city of Moerzeke-lez-Termonde near Ghent in Belgium, Blessed Édouard Poppe, priest, who, despite the difficulties of his time, spread Christian instruction and devotion to the Eucharist in Flanders with his writings and preaching.

℣. Precious in the sight of the Lord
℟. Is the death of his Saints.