As Catholics, we look to the saints as examples of holy living and faithful devotion to God. Their lives inspire us to grow closer to Christ each day. That’s why honoring the saints according to the liturgical calendar is an important tradition in the Catholic faith.

In this guide, I provide a day-by-day calendar with a brief introduction to each saint we honor throughout the year. My hope is that this overview gives you some new saints to learn from and celebrate on their feast days.

Catholic saint days complete year calendar

Catholic Saint Of The Day January

1-Jan	Mary, The Holy Mother of God	We honor Mary, who conceived Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit. Her yes to God’s plan brought salvation to the world.
2-Jan	St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen	These two 4th century bishops defended the divinity of Jesus Christ against the Arian heresy.
3-Jan	Most Holy Name of Jesus	We celebrate the name of Jesus, which means “God saves” in Hebrew.
4-Jan	St. Elizabeth Ann Seton	The first native born American saint founded the first American parish school and helped establish Catholic schools.
5-Jan	St. John Neumann	This Redemptorist priest became the first American bishop to be canonized. He helped establish the Catholic parochial school system.
6-Jan	St. André Bessette	Known as a miracle worker during his life in Canada, he devoted his life to helping the sick.
7-Jan	St. Raymond of Penyafort	A Spanish Dominican priest known for his mercy and compassion in the confessional.
8-Jan	St. Thorfinn	A Norwegian bishop revered for his efforts to spread Christianity along the Norse trade routes.
9-Jan	St Peter Thomas	A Carmelite priest known for his courage and zeal for preaching in India and Armenia.
10-Jan	St. William of Bourges	A French priest whose patronage includes gaining employment due to his care for the unemployed.
11-Jan	St. Theodosius the Cenobiarch	Founded a monastery in Israel that set the pattern for Eastern monasticism.
12-Jan	St. Marguerite Bourgeoys	Established the Congregation of Notre Dame in Canada to provide education for the poor.
13-Jan	St. Hilary of Poitiers	An early Church father who defended the full divinity of Christ against Arianism.
14-Jan	St. Sava	As the first archbishop of Serbia, he helped establish dioceses, monasteries and churches to spread the faith.
15-Jan	St. Paul the Hermit	One of the first Christian hermits, he offered the first example of consecrated solitary life.
16-Jan	St. Berard and Companions	First Franciscan missionaries to Africa who shed their blood for preaching the Gospel in Morocco.
17-Jan	St. Anthony of Egypt	The father of monasticism who retreated into the desert and devoted himself to spiritual disciplines.
18-Jan	St. Margaret of Hungary	A Dominican nun devoted to prayer and penance. She ate only once daily.
19-Jan	St. Macrina the Elder	A devout woman who raised several saints, including St. Basil, St. Gregory and St. Peter.
20-Jan	St. Fabian	An early 3rd century Pope who divided Rome into parishes and sent out missionaries.
21-Jan	St. Agnes	One of the most celebrated virgin martyrs of the early church. She died at age 12 defending her vow of virginity.
22-Jan	St. Vincent of Saragossa	Early martyr who defended his faith before his tormentors during the Diocletian persecution.
23-Jan	St. John the Almsgiver	The Patriarch of Alexandria known for his exceptional work among the poor and oppressed.
24-Jan	St. Francis de Sales	The bishop of Geneva who used gentle persuasion and kindness to re
25-Jan	Conversion of St. Paul	We celebrate the conversion of the great apostle to the Gentiles following his vision on the road to Damascus.
26-Jan	Sts. Timothy and Titus	Paul’s trusted companions who helped spread Christianity across the Mediterranean world.
27-Jan	St. Angela Merici	Founded the Ursulines, an order devoted to the education of girls and women.
28-Jan	St. Thomas Aquinas	The greatest medieval theologian who helped develop natural law theory and explore the interaction of faith and reason.
29-Jan	St. Gildas the Wise	A 6th century monk and historian who helped revive religion after the fall of the Roman Empire.
30-Jan	St. Bathildis	A queen in France who protected the Church, freed prisoners and slaves, and lived a life devoted to prayer and charity.
31-Jan	St. John Bosco	Dedicated his life to the betterment and education of street children, unemployed and other disadvantaged youth.

Catholic Saints Days February

1-Feb	St. Brigid of Kildare	Co-patroness of Ireland, she founded several monasteries that were known for their charity.
2-Feb	Candlemas Day	Celebrates the infant Christ being presented at the Temple in Jerusalem after his birth.
3-Feb	St. Blaise	4th century bishop and martyr, he is invoked for protection of throats and healing illnesses of the throat.
4-Feb	St. Joseph of Leonessa	A Capuchin priest who nursed the sick and welcomed the outcasts.
5-Feb	St. Agatha	Patron saint of Sicily, she was martyred in the third century for refusing a powerful Roman’s advances.
6-Feb	St. Paul Miki and Companions	First martyrs of Japan who were killed for refusing to renounce their faith.
7-Feb	St. Colette	A French nun who reformed the Poor Clares and lived a life devoted to prayer and penance.
8-Feb	St. Josephine Bakhita	Former Sudanese slave who found freedom in Italy and became a Canossian Sister renowned for her sanctity.
9-Feb	St. Miguel Febres Cordero	An Ecuadorian priest devoted to education and promoting devotion to the Sacred Heart.
10-Feb	St. Scholastica	Twin sister of St. Benedict, she founded a monastery and devoted her life to prayer and conversation with God.
11-Feb	Our Lady of Lourdes	We celebrate the first apparition of Mary to St. Bernadette in Lourdes, France.
12-Feb	St. Buono	A Benedictine monk from Scotland known for his ceaseless prayer and dedication to the religious life.
13-Feb	St. Catherine de Ricci	A Florentine nun devoted to prayer, meditation and care for the sick. She experienced mystical ecstasies during times of deep prayer.
14-Feb	Sts. Cyril and Methodius	Brothers who converted the Slavic people and translated the Bible and liturgy into the people’s native language.
15-Feb	St. Claude de la Colombiere	A Jesuit priest who served as confessor for St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and helped spread devotion to the Sacred Heart.
16-Feb	St. Onesimus	A runaway slave who St. Paul converted while imprisoned. Paul sent him back to Philemon as a “beloved brother.”
17-Feb	The Seven Founders of the Servite Order	Seven Florentine merchants who devoted themselves to prayer and penance.
18-Feb	St. Bernadette Soubirous	A nun and visionary to whom Our Lady of Lourdes first appeared.
19-Feb	St. Conrad of Piacenza	A lay tertiary of the Franciscans known for his pilgrimages walking barefoot.
20-Feb	St. Jacinta and Francisco Marto	Two of the three young shepherd children who witnessed apparitions at Fatima.
21-Feb	St. Peter Damian	Made a cardinal and bishop for his reform efforts, he promoted sanctity among priests and monks.
22-Feb	Chair of St. Peter	A feast celebrating St. Peter and his successors as leader of the Church founded by Christ.
23-Feb	St. Polycarp	A disciple of St. John who became bishop of Smyrna. He was martyred for refusing to worship Roman gods.
24-Feb	St. Ethelbert	The first Christian English king. He introduced Christianity to the Anglo-Saxons.
25-Feb	St. Tarasius	Elected Patriarch of Constantinople, he presided over Second Council of Nicaea which condemned iconoclasm.
26-Feb	St. Porphyry of Gaza	Bishop known for destroying pagan temples and vanquishing demonic possession and addiction in his see.
27-Feb	St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows	A young Passionist priest devoted to the Sorrows of Mary.
28-Feb	St. Oswald	Anglo-Saxon king who re-established Christianity in his lands after earlier pagan conquests.

Catholic Saints Days For March

1-Mar	St. David of Wales	Bishop who helped spread Christianity throughout Wales and founded an ascetic monastery.
2-Mar	St. Agnes of Bohemia	A nun devoted to serving the poor and homeless. She embraced poverty and suffering to be closer to Christ.
3-Mar	St. Katharine Drexel	An American heiress who founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament to serve Native Americans and African Americans.
4-Mar	St. Casimir	As a prince of Poland, he devoted his life to prayer, religious study and charity to the poor
5-Mar	St. John Joseph of the Cross	A brother devoted to helping the poor and sick. He folded the linen of those infected during a plague.
6-Mar	Sts. Perpetua and Felicity	Early 3rd century martyrs who remained faithful even as they faced death by wild animals.
7-Mar	Sts. Perpetua and Felicity	Early martyrs who faced death by wild animals with courage and faithfulness to Christ.
8-Mar	St. John of God	Gave up military career to care for the sick and destitute. Founded the Order of Hospitallers.
9-Mar	St. Frances of Rome	Founded an order of Benedictine oblates after her husband passed away. Known for her charitable works.
10-Mar	St. Simplicius	Became Pope during turbulent times, he worked to promote unity between the East and the expanding West.
11-Mar	St. Eulogius of Spain	Priest and scholar who was martyred for defending the Christian faith against Muslim conquerors.
12-Mar	St. Maximilian	Conscientious objector who refused military service. Sentenced to starvation in prison.
13-Mar	St. Roderic and the Martyrs of Córdoba	One of over 50 Christians martyred by Muslims rulers in Córdoba, Spain in the 9th century.
14-Mar	St. Matilda	A German queen who used her wealth and power to advance the Church and help reform monasteries and convents.
15-Mar	St. Louise de Marillac	With St. Vincent de Paul, she founded the Daughters of Charity and helped serve the poor.
16-Mar	St. Heribert of Cologne	Bishop who helped restore and build churches in his see after invasions by the Holy Roman Emperor.
17-Mar	St. Patrick	The beloved apostle and bishop who helped convert Ireland to Christianity.
18-Mar	St. Cyril of Jerusalem	A bishop and theologian who defended the Nicene Creed against Arianism.
19-Mar	St. Joseph	Honoring Mary’s husband and Jesus’ earthly father. Patron saint of families and fathers.
20-Mar	St. Cuthbert	Prior, hermit and bishop in Northumbria after a vision called him to a more reclusive life of prayer.
21-Mar	St. Nicholas Owen	Jesuit lay brother who used his carpentry skills to construct hidden rooms and passages for persecuted priests.
22-Mar	St. Nicholas of Flüe	Renowned Swiss mystic who experienced heavenly visions. He lived as a hermit for decades.
23-Mar	Turibius of Mogrovejo	Established an archdiocese in Peru and traveled South America to evangelize indigenous peoples.
24-Mar	St. Catherine of Genoa	An Italian widow who ran a hospital and admired for her austere life and devotion to the sick.
25-Mar	Annunciation of the Lord	Celebrating the Angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary about conceiving Christ through the Holy Spirit.
26-Mar	St. Ludger	Missionary monk praised for his zeal in Frisia and Saxony during the 8th century effort to convert pagan Germanic tribes.
27-Mar	St. Rupert	Bishop of Salzburg who helped establish churches and monasteries to spread Christianity into Bavaria and Austria.
28-Mar	St. Tutilo	A medieval monk gifted in music, literature, art and intelligence. Known for his charity.
29-Mar	St. Jonas and St. Barachisius	Two monks known for their piety. St. Jonas became bishop but desired the solitary religious life.
30-Mar	St. John Climacus	A 7th century monk and writer of The Ladder of Divine Ascent which describes the monastic life as a spiritual journey.
31-Mar	St. Benjamin	Deacon who helped St. Paul spread Christianity in the early Church and suffered martyrdom in Persia.

Saints Day Catholic April

1-Apr	St. Hugh	Became bishop of Grenoble at age 23 and worked to reform corrupt religious institutions of his day.
2-Apr	St. Francis of Paola	Founded the Order of Minims devoted to prayer, fasting and abstinence from meat and other foods.
3-Apr	St. Richard	Bishop of Chichester who earned the ire of King Henry III for calling out his misdeeds.
4-Apr	St. Isidore	Archbishop of Seville revered for his scholarship and encyclopedic knowledge synthesized in the Etymologiae.
5-Apr	St. Vincent Ferrer	Dominican preacher who helped eliminate an antipope and earned renown for his spirituality and miraculous acts.
6-Apr	St. Celsus	Early martyr who was entombed alive in Smyrna for refusing to renounce Christianity.
7-Apr	St. John Baptist de la Salle	Established training colleges for teachers that led to widespread schooling for the poor.
8-Apr	St. Julie Billiart	With St. Francis Xavier Blessed Sacrament, she founded Sisters of Notre Dame devoted to educating poor girls.
9-Apr	St. Waldetrudis	An early medieval abbess devoted to asceticism and care for the poor and sick.
10-Apr	St. Magdalena of Canossa	Wealthy Italian countess who founded the Daughters of Charity Servants for orphans and the poor.
11-Apr	St. Stanislaus	Bold bishop who took a stand against exploitative Polish king and unfair feudal conditions imposed on peasants.
12-Apr	St. Teresa of Los Andes	Chilean Carmelite sister who died young yet left a legacy of spiritual transformation through prayer.
13-Apr	St. Martin I	Pope who was arrested and died in exile for refusing to remain silent in the face of heresy.
14-Apr	St. Lydwine	A sickly Dutch teenager who suffered intense pain for decades and offered it for sinners.
15-Apr	St. Paterius	A child monk revered for his asceticism, holiness and thaumaturgical healing gifts.
16-Apr	St. Bernadette	Marking the anniversary of her passing after a life devoted to prayer as a sister in Lourdes.
17-Apr	St. Stephen Harding	Co-founder and abbot of Citeaux Abbey that formed the Cistercian order known for austerity.
18-Apr	St. Apollonius	An early Christian apologist who presented an eloquent, philosophical defense of his condemned faith.
19-Apr	St. Alphege	Archbishop captured by Viking raiders and martyred after refusing to allow a ransom paid for his freedom.
20-Apr	St. Agnes of Montepulciano	A Dominican nun known for asceticism, visions and guiding her convent through famine.
21-Apr	St. Anselm	Scholastic theologian considered creator of Christological satisfaction theory of atonement.
22-Apr	St. Adalbert	Patron saint of Poland and Hungary revered for converting pagans and his years living as a contemplative hermit.
23-Apr	St. George	Early Christian soldier martyred under Diocletian. Legendary tales of his courage inspired medieval Crusaders.
24-Apr	St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen	A Swiss Capuchin priest martyred while preaching against Calvinism during the Protestant Reformation.
25-Apr	St. Mark	Wrote one of the four Gospels. He compiled St. Peter’s teachings and founded the church of Alexandria.
26-Apr	St. Clarence	English monk elected abbot for his example of loving God through night vigils, fasts, tears and eventually martyrdom by Vikings invading his monastery.
27-Apr	St. Zita	Patron saint of domestic workers. She served loyally for 48 years despite abuse and was known for giving to the poor.
28-Apr	St. Peter Chanel	Martyr and first priest to evangelize the South Pacific island of Futuna.
29-Apr	St. Catherine of Siena	Influential 14th century mystic who helped return the papacy to Rome.
30-Apr	St. Pius V	Reformed the Church as Pope during a pivotal time following the Council of Trent.

Saint Of The Day May

1-May	St. Joseph the Worker	Honoring Mary’s husband and Jesus’ earthly father who worked as a carpenter to support the family.
2-May	St. Athanasius	Early Church doctor who defended Christ’s divinity. Known for his book On the Incarnation.
3-May	Sts. Philip and James	Two apostles who spread Christianity in the ancient world. James led the Jerusalem church.
4-May	St. Florian	A martyred Roman soldier now invoked against fires and disasters.
5-May	St. Angelus of Jerusalem	A holy hermit monk martyred by unbelievers while destroying pagan idols and temples.
6-May	St. Dominic Savio	Patron of choirboys. Joined St. John Bosco’s oratory and known for his piety at a young age.
7-May	St. John of Beverley	Bishop who strongly opposed the slave trade and worked to free prisoners taken during war.
8-May	St. Peter of Tarantaise	Archbishop who left a high-ranking position out of longing for the contemplative life. Later elected pope.
9-May	St. Pachomius	Founded cenobitic Christian monasticism, where monks live together under one roof.
10-May	St. John of Avila	Reformer and spiritual writer who influenced St. Teresa of Avila and helped revitalize the Church in Spain.
11-May	St. Francis of Girolamo	Priest with healing gift who cared for the sick and founded the Order of Minims for the Poor.
12-May	Sts. Nereus, Achilleus & Pancras	Early Roman martyrs, soldiers and friends who secretly spread Christianity until found out.
13-May	Our Lady of Fatima	Marking the first apparition of Mary to three children in Fatima, Portugal in 1917.
14-May	St. Matthias	Selected to take Judas’ place among the Twelve Apostles after witnessing Jesus’ resurrection firsthand.
15-May	St. Isidore the Farmer	Patron saint of farmers who attended daily Mass and prayed while plowing.
16-May	St. John Nepomucene	Czech martyr drowned after refusing to break the seal of confession for the King.
17-May	St. Paschal Baylon	A humble shepherd who became a lay Franciscan brother devoted to the Eucharist and penance.
18-May	St. Venantius	Patron against stomach diseases. As a teen, he bravely faced cruel tortures before death.
19-May	St. Ivo	Patron saint of lawyers who administered justice, mediated disputes and advocated for the poor.
20-May	St. Bernadine of Siena	Influential preacher and reformer devoted to the Holy Name of Jesus.
21-May	St. Eugene de Mazenod	Founded the Missionary Oblates to serve spiritually deprived communities.
22-May	St. Rita of Cascia	Mystic nun who suffered family tragedies and a wound on her forehead like Christ’s crown of thorns.
23-May	St. John Baptist Rossi	Priest admired for bringing prisoners and hospitalized soldiers spiritual comfort amid suffering.
24-May	St. David I of Scotland	Transforming king who expanded the Scottish church, founded monasteries and enacted religious reforms.
25-May	St. Bede the Venerable	Monk and scholar considered the greatest Anglo-Saxon historian. Helped date Easter.
26-May	St. Philip Neri	Led an apostolic movement that helped reform Rome amid corruption following the Renaissance..
27-May	St. Augustine of Canterbury	Benedictine monk sent to convert pagan England by Pope St. Gregory the Great.
28-May	St. Bernard of Montjoux	Patron saint of mountaineers who built hospices for travelers crossing the Alps.
29-May	St. Bona of Pisa	Mystic laywoman and pilgrim devoted to prayer and helping the poor despite her wealth.
30-May	St. Joan of Arc	Peasant girl who led French troops against English occupation. Burned at the stake at 19.
31-May	Visitation of Mary	Celebrating Virgin Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth when both miraculously conceived sons.

Catholic Saint Of The Day June

1-Jun	St. Justin Martyr	Influential 2nd century philosopher who converted to Christianity and refuted Greek philosophies of his day.
2-Jun	Sts. Marcellinus and Peter	Exorcised demons but sentenced to animal mauling after refusing to offer incense to idols.
3-Jun	St. Charles Lwanga	One of 22 Ugandan martyrs executed for refusing a powerful ruler’s homosexual advances.
4-Jun	St. Francis Caracciolo	Founder of Minor Clerics Regular devoted to spreading devotion to the Eucharist and the Trinity.
5-Jun	St. Boniface	Known as the Apostle of Germany. Played a key role in solidifying Christianity among German tribes.
6-Jun	St. Norbert	Archbishop and key reformer who fought priest incontinence and helped found the Premonstratensians.
7-Jun	St. Robert of Newminster	Led a conversion from the worldly life to one devoted to prayer, manual labor and scholarship as a monk.
8-Jun	St. William of York	Archbishop murdered by a rival while preparing for Mass. Known for piety and reform efforts.
9-Jun	St. Ephrem	Revered 4th century deacon and theologian declared a Doctor of the Church for his hymns and writings.
10-Jun	St. Getulius and Companions	4th century martyrs who converted the jailer in their prison before being cruelly tortured.
11-Jun	St. Barnabas	Traveling companion of Paul who evangelized Gentiles and may have authored the Gospel of Matthew.
12-Jun	St. John of Sahagun	Formed Christian fraternities and Open Door charity hospices for the poor and homeless in Spain.
13-Jun	St. Anthony of Padua	Franciscan renowned as a gifted preacher, theologian and miracle worker. Patron saint of lost things.
14-Jun	St. Methodius	With his brother St. Cyril, he translated Bible and converted Slavic people. Named co-patron saint of Europe.
15-Jun	St. Vitus	Early martyr invoked against epilepsy, chorea and similar disorders due to apparent healing miracles.
16-Jun	St. John Francis Regis	Known as a preacher with a special ministry to the poor, especially fallen women.
17-Jun	St. Emily de Vialar	Founded Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition devoted to serving the poor, sick and uneducated.
18-Jun	St. Gregory Barbarigo	Cardinal bishop and educator who founded seminaries and published revised catechism.
19-Jun	St. Romuald	Prominent medieval monk who help found Camaldolese monasteries focused on extreme asceticism.
20-Jun	St. Silverius	Exiled then reinstated 6th century pope caught amid crossfire between rival Italian rulers.
21-Jun	St. Aloysius Gonzaga	Jesuit known for his charity and work with plague victims. Patron saint of AIDS patients.
22-Jun	St. Thomas More	Influential lawyer martyred by Henry VIII for refusing to acknowledge him head of the Church.
23-Jun	St. Joseph Cafasso	Zealous Italian priest devoted to prison ministry and worker rights amid industrialization..
24-Jun	Birth of John the Baptist	Celebrating the miraculous early birth of Jesus’ cousin foretold to Zechariah and Elizabeth.
25-Jun	St. William of Vercelli	Founded early monasteries like Montecassino and popularized use of the penitential sacrament.
26-Jun	St. Josemaría Escrivá	Pioneered role of laypeople through Opus Dei spiritual formation open to all walks of life.
27-Jun	St. Cyril of Alexandria	Patriarch who fought Nestorian heresy and proclaimed Mary the God-bearer (Theotokos).
28-Jun	St. Irenaeus	Defended Christianity amid heresies like Gnosticism. Only early Church father with full texts surviving.
29-Jun	Sts. Peter and Paul	Celebrating these Apostles, pivotal leaders in the early Church and martyred during Nero’s reign.
30-Jun	St. Martial	3rd century bishop sent to evangelize the Gauls by St. Peter. First Limoges bishop who battled paganism and sorcery there.

Saint Days Catholic July

1-Jul	St. Junipero Serra	Founded mission churches up California coast that became modern day Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego.
2-Jul	St. Oliver Plunkett	Irish Archbishop tried then hung, drawn and quartered by English officials amid Catholic persecution.
3-Jul	St. Thomas	Doubting apostle who traveled east and possibly evangelized India. Known for affirming Jesus’ resurrection.
4-Jul	St. Elizabeth of Portugal	Queen devoted to peacemaking efforts between her son and husband amid war and conflict.
5-Jul	St. Anthony Zaccaria	Founded Barnabites devoted to renewing faith through preaching and missions during Church reform.
6-Jul	St. Maria Goretti	An eleven-year-old martyr admired for her purity and forgiveness of her attempted rapist.
7-Jul	St. Pantaenus	Influential 2nd century theologian and missionary to the East. Considered a Church father.
8-Jul	St. Priscilla and St. Aquila	Husband and wife who traveled with St. Paul spreading Christianity in early Church.
9-Jul	St. Augustine Zhao Rong	One of 120 Chinese Boxer Rebellion martyrs canonized in 2000. Killed for converting to Christianity.
10-Jul	St. Canute	Danish king who built churches and promoted religious reform until his murder by rivals.
11-Jul	St. Benedict of Nursia	Founder of Western monastic movement and Benedictine Order guided by his famed Rule.
12-Jul	St. John Jones	Franciscan friar martyred for staying to serve Catholics during Protestant ascendency in England.
13-Jul	St. Henry II	Pious leader who rose to Holy Roman Emperor. Known for his Benedictine patronage and church reforms.
14-Jul	St. Kateri Tekakwitha	Daughter of an Algonquin chief who converted to Catholicism despite community hostility.
15-Jul	St. Bonaventure	Scholastic theologian and Doctor of the Church celebrated for bringing faith and reason together.
16-Jul	Our Lady of Mount Carmel	Celebrating the Carmelite tradition Marian devotion.
17-Jul	St. Alexius	Renowned 5th century ascetic who lived in poverty unrecognized under his father’s stairs.
18-Jul	St. Frederick	Bishop of Utrecht martyred by pagans while evangelizing what today are the Netherlands.
19-Jul	St. Macrina the Younger	a nun who supported early fathers like Basil, Gregory of Nyssa, and her brother Peter.
20-Jul	St. Apollinaris	Disciple of St. Peter is consecrated as Bishop of Ravenna. He was revered for his writings and martyrdom.
21-Jul	St. Lawrence of Brindisi	Known for outstanding linguistic skills used in debating Protestant reformers.
22-Jul	St. Mary Magdalene	Disciple Jesus, witness to the crucifixion and resurrection. Later, solitary religious contemplatio.
23-Jul	St. Bridget of Sweden	Mystic was devoted to reforming the church by founding the Bridgettine nuns after widowhood.
24-Jul	St. Christina the Astonishing	Born in Belgium, she suffered violent mystical ecstasies after miraculously returning to life.
25-Jul	St. James	Apostle known as James the Greater. Brother of John the Evangelist. The First Apostle wa martyred under Herod Agrippa.
26-Jul	Sts. Joachim and Anne	On the Feast of Grandparents, we honor Jesus’ grandparents and Mary’s parents.
27-Jul	St. Pantaleon	a physician martyred for practicing medicine as a Christian under the Diocletian persecutions.
28-Jul	St. Samson of Dol	Welsh missionary monk who helped found monasteries to preserve Catholic life amid invasions.
29-Jul	St. Martha of Bethany	Friend of Jesus and sister to Lazarus and Mary. Honored for her hospitality.
30-Jul	St. Peter Chrysologus	Friend of Jesus and sister to Lazarus and Mary. Honored for her hospitality.
31-Jul	St. Ignatius of Loyola	Founded the Jesuit order devoted to education and global evangelization. He wrote the spiritual exercises.

Saint Day Catholic August

1	St. Alphonsus Liguori	Bishop, founder of the Redemptorists, and doctor of the Church. Known for his moral theology.
2	St. Eusebius Vercelli	Opposed Arian heresy and fostered ascetic way of life as the first official monk serving as a bishop.
3	St. Lydia of Thyatira	Wealthy purple goods merchant converted by St. Paul in Philippi. First recorded European convert.
4	St. John Vianney	Renowned and saintly parish priest who spent hours daily hearing confessions.
5	The Dedication of St. Mary Major	Oldest Marian church in Rome with relics of Jesus’ manger from Bethlehem.
6	Transfiguration of the Lord	Celebrating the revelation of Christ’s divinity to Peter, James and John on Mount Tabor.
7	St. Cajetan	Co-founder of Theatines devoted to renewing Church. Known for work with unemployed and founding Montes Pietatis funds for small loans.
8	St. Dominic	Founder of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) who preserved orthodoxy against the Cathars heresy.
9	St. Teresa Benedicta	Carmelite nun, philosopher and Auschwitz martyr. Known for her theological writings bridging faith and reason.
10	St. Lawrence	Deacon martyred by the Romans on an outdoor iron grill. Invoked by the poor and needy.
11	St. Clare of Assisi	Founded the Order of Poor Ladies based on the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi.
12	St. Jane Frances de Chantal	Founded Order of the Visitation for women unsuited for the strict rules of religious orders.
13	Sts. Pontian & Hippolytus	Saints who ended a schism in the 3rd century Church by forgiving each other before dying as martyrs.
14	St. Maximilian Kolbe	Polish Franciscan martyred in Auschwitz after sacrificing himself to save a fellow prisoner.
15	Assumption of Mary	Declared a dogma in 1950, celebrating Mary being assumed body and soul into Heaven at the end of her life.
16	St. Stephen of Hungary	King devoted to spreading Christianity throughout Hungary and known for his personal austerity.
17	St. Hyacinth of Poland	A traveling Dominican preacher who spread devotion to Mary and the rosary across Poland and Northern Europe.
18	St. Jane Frances de Chantal	Founded Visitation order with St. Francis de Sales for women unsuited for strict enclosure.
19	St. John Eudes	Missionary, priest and founder dedicated to improving priestly formation in France after Protestant Reformation.
20	St. Bernard of Clairvaux	Influential Cistercian monk and abbot who fought heresies and tried mediating royal disputes.
21	St. Pius X	Known for efforts to catechize young Catholics. Lowered first Communion age to 7 or older.
22	Queenship of Mary	A 1954 encyclical making this Feast Day focused on honoring Mary’s Queen of Heaven title.
23	St. Rose of Lima	Known for fasting, penance and contemplative devotion to Christ’s suffering. First saint of the New World.
24	St. Bartholomew	One of the 12 Apostles present at Christ’s Ascension. Preached in India and martyred for refusing to worship an idol.
25	St. Joseph Calasanz	Pioneered free education by founding Order of Clerics Regular of the Pious Schools (Piarists) with free schools.
26	St. Teresa of Calcutta	Nobel Peace Prize winner canonized in 2016 for her service to “the poorest of the poor” through the Missionaries of Charity.
27	St. Monica	Persistent prayers and Christian example led to the conversion of her son, St. Augustine of Hippo.
28	St. Augustine of Hippo	Influential Church doctor who merged Christianity with aspects of Greek philosophy. Wrote Confessions.
29	Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist	Early martyr baptizing Jesus then killed by King Herod to satisfy an oath at his stepdaughter’s request.
30	Sts. Felix and Adauctus	Italian father and son martyred together for their faith during Diocletian persecution.
31	St. Aristides	Considered the first Christian apologist. His writings aimed to explain Christianity to pagan intellectuals and rulers.

Saint Of The Day September Catholic

1-Sep	St. Giles	Lived as a 7th century hermit monk. Patron saint of breast cancer, cancer patients, and those disabled.
2-Sep	St. Ingrid of Sweden	Widowed Queen known for spiritual advising, extensive fasting and care for the poor and sick.
3-Sep	St. Gregory the Great	Celebrated pope and Doctor of the Church considered a main influence on medieval spiritual thought.
4-Sep	St. Rosalia	12th century Sicilian noblewoman who embraced solitude in a cave. Invoked against epidemics.
5-Sep	St. Teresa of Calcutta	20th century icon who founded Missionaries of Charity to aid poor, sick and dying in India slums.
6-Sep	St. Petronax	Wealthy 7th century monk who founded the monastery that became the city of Monte Cassino.
7-Sep	St. Cloud	Frankish monk known for devotion to poverty and asceticism. Established early monasteries.
8-Sep	Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary	Celebrating the birth of the mother of Jesus Christ.
9-Sep	St. Peter Claver	Spanish Jesuit renowned for service to black slaves arriving in the New World from West Africa.
10-Sep	St. Nicholas Tolentino	Known for austerity and devotion to the souls suffering in purgatory. Helped counter heresy.
11-Sep	St. Deiniol	Early 6th century Welsh monk who lived in solitude doing hard manual labor before reluctantly becoming a bishop.
12-Sep	Most Holy Name of Mary	Honors the mother of Jesus and her special role in history.
13-Sep	St. John Chrysostom	Influential 4th century bishop and preacher declared a Doctor of the Church for his extensive teachings.
14-Sep	The Exaltation of the Holy Cross	Honors Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary which accomplished our salvation.
15-Sep	St. Catherine Flannery	Known as Sister Mary Joseph Catherine. She spearheaded nursing during American Civil War as superior at Satterlee Hospital.
16-Sep	Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian	Early 3rd century saints faced persecution and worked to unify the Church in North Africa.
17-Sep	St. Robert Bellarmine	Influential Jesuit cardinal who debated Protestant reformers and supported Copernicus’ heliocentrism.
18-Sep	St. Joseph of Cupertino	Franciscan known for praying, humility and reported miraculous levitation during mystical ecstasies.
19-Sep	St. Januarius	Early bishop martyred for refusing to worship Roman gods. Blood reportedly liquefies on this feast day.
20-Sep	St. Andrew Kim Korean martyr	Died with numerous laity proclaiming Christian faith despite government crackdown.
21-Sep	St. Matthew	Wrote one of the four Gospels telling Jesus’ story from a Jewish perspective aimed at Jewish converts.
22-Sep	St. Maurice	Leader of the Theban Legion executed for refusing emperor’s order to sacrifice to Roman gods in the 3rd century.
23-Sep	St. Padre Pio	Capuchin mystic monk who reported visions, stigmata and could read souls in confession.
24-Sep	St. Gerard Sagredo	Bishop and close friend of St. Peter Damian who combatted simony and lax morals among Venice clergy through reform.
25-Sep	St. Sergius	Benedictine monk who lived as a hermit in the Syrian desert. Reported miracle worker.
26-Sep	Sts. Cosmas and Damian	Physician brothers who devoted lives to healing and are now patron saints of medicine and doctors.
27-Sep	St. Vincent de Paul	Known for serving poor and educating clergy. Founded priests of the Mission and Daughters of Charity.
28-Sep	St. Lawrence Ruiz	Filipino martyr killed for spreading Christianity to Japan amid persecution of local converts.
29-Sep	Sts. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael	Archangels honored by the Church for leading God’s angelic armies against Satan and protecting humanity.
30-Sep	St. Jerome	Doctor of the Church, medieval monk and scholar who compiled the Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible honored today.

October Catholic Saint Of The Day

1-Oct	St. Romanos Melodos	Composed thousands of hymns and songs for liturgies still used in Eastern churches.
2-Oct	Guardian Angels	Recognizing the spiritual protection and intercession of these special angels God assigns to each person.
3-Oct	St. Gerard of Brogne	Benedictine abbot committed to reforming clergy amid misconduct and expanding Christain missions.
4-Oct	St. Francis of Assisi	Beloved founder of the Franciscans seeking radical Gospel-living in poverty devoted to peace and creation.
5-Oct	St. Faustina Kowalska	Mystic visionary of Divine Mercy devotions with special promises attached to venerating the sacred image.
6-Oct	St. Bruno	Pioneering founder of the Carthusians, hermit monks known for silence and penance. Declined papacy.
7-Oct	Our Lady of the Rosary	Highlights Mary’s role in the historic 1571 victory at Lepanto against Ottoman Turks attributed to praying the rosary.
8-Oct	St. Keyne	Holy woman hermit sought for spiritual healing who tamed dragon threatening locals according to medieval legend.
9-Oct	St. Denis	Bishop who continued preaching after decapitation. Regarded as first bishop of Paris suffering under 3rd century perseuction.
10-Oct	St. Daniel Comboni	Dedicated life to African missions despite setbacks like malaria and obstacles faced spreading the faith.
11-Oct	St. John XXIII	Known as “Good Pope John,” he opened Vatican II Council to “open the windows” of Church discussion in the modern world.
12-Oct	St. Wilfrid	Influential bishop in Anglo-Saxon England who built churches and monasteries later honored as pilgrimage sites.
13-Oct	St. Gerald	Known for asceticism but still devoted efforts to ransoming Christian slaves kidnapped by Muslims invading medieval Spain.
14-Oct	St. Callistus I	Slave-turned pope who allowed public sinners back into the Church if penitant. Also affirmed priestly marriage then.
15-Oct	St. Teresa of Avila	Celebrated contemplative Carmelite nun, mystic and Doctor of the Church known for Interior Castle and other writings.
16-Oct	St. Hedwig of Silesia	Duke’s wife devoted to building hospitals and caring for the sick amid bubonic plague outbreaks in her land.
17-Oct	St. Ignatius of Antioch	Disciple and bishop whose letters provide rare look at theology and Church life in early 2nd century before his martyrdom.
18-Oct	St. Luke	Believed to have authored a Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. Close companion to St. Paul in evangelizing Gentiles.
19-Oct	Sts. John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues	Jesuit missionaries martyred by Iroquois tribe while bringing Gospel to New France (Canada).
20-Oct	St. Paul of the Cross	Passionist founder seeking Gospel simplicity who encountered ridicule for evangelizing amid pluralism of Enlightenment thought.
21-Oct	St. Hilarion	Hermit monk furthering the eremitic tradition of his mentor, St. Anthony of Egypt. Known for asceticism and reported miracles.
22-Oct	St. Pope John Paul II	Celebrated modern pope admired for intellectual gifts, contributions to Vatican II and role fighting 20th century communism.
23-Oct	St. John Capistrano	Popular Franciscan preacher and inquisitor known for rousing Hungary’s defense against invading Ottoman Turks in 1456.
24-Oct	St. Anthony Claret	Missionary archbishop who founded the Claretians during the Spanish Renaissance. Known as “spiritual father of Cuba.”
25-Oct	Sts. Crispin and Crispinian	Brothers evangelizing Gaul who also made shoes to provide for the poor until martyred by Romans enforcing emperor worship.
26-Oct	St. Alfred the Great	English king who defended the land from Viking invasions while also reviving Christianity and learning amid chaos.
27-Oct	St. Frumentius	First bishop of Ethiopia who helped make it one of the earliest Christian kingdoms converting the royal family.
28-Oct	Sts. Simon and Jude	Two apostles who helped spread the faith to Mesopotamia and Persia. Both suffered eventual martyrdom for their zeal.
29-Oct	St. Narcissus of Jerusalem	Early bishop forced to retire to the desert by slander then brought back to see the Church through crisis.
30-Oct	St. Alphonsus Rodriguez	Jesuit lay brother, mystic and renowned spiritual director spending 40 years as a hall porter obediently welcoming guests.
31-Oct	St. Wolfgang of Regensberg	Bishop known for travel evangelism in Hungary and charismatic preaching converting the locals to Christianity.

Catholic Saint Days November Month

1-Nov	All Saints’ Day	Honors all canonized saints in heaven as the everlasting Church revealed in John’s Revelation.
2-Nov	All Souls’ Day	Commemorates the dead in purgatory through prayer and almsgiving as they journey closer to heaven.
3-Nov	St. Martin de Porres	Patron saint against racial injustice. Faced prejudice as mixed-race religious brother renowned for healing gifts and miracles..
4-Nov	St. Charles Borromeo	Leading reformer in troubled era following Protestant Reformation. Renowned bishop living a modest, ascetic life.
5-Nov	St. Bertilla	Benedictine nun and mystic known for her handicraft skills reflected in the embroidered altar-frontal given as a coronation gift.
6-Nov	St. Leonard of Noblac	Hermit known for freeing prisoners of war after his call from Frankish royalty to more pastoral work.
7-Nov	St. Willibrord	English missionary devoted to reforming Frisian clergy and converting pagans despite hostility and threats in the region.
8-Nov	Four Crowned Martyrs	Early sculptors abused for refusing to carve pagan idols. Revered as patrons of mason workers preserving faith.
9-Nov	The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica	Honors the pope’s cathedral church, St. John Lateran, as the official ecclesial seat of the Bishop of Rome.
10-Nov	St. Leo the Great	Pope whose influential theology contributed to the Council of Chalcedon and repelled Attila the Hun’s invasion.
11-Nov	St. Martin of Tours	Beloved patron saint of France who famously cut his officer’s cloak in half to clothe a begging veteran.
12-Nov	St. Josaphat	Monk turned archbishop known for efforts toward Church unity until assassinated by dissenters to reunion with Rome.
13-Nov	St. Frances Xavier Cabrini	First American canonized saint who founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart to aid poor Italian immigrants.
14-Nov	St. Lawrence O’Toole	Irish bishop renowned for aiding the vulnerable and poor until his diplomatic tact angered England’s Henry II.
15-Nov	St. Albert the Great	Influential philosopher and scientist who studied almost every branch of knowledge and taught luminaries like St. Thomas Aquinas.
16-Nov	St. Margaret of Scotland	English-born queen revered for cultural achievements and personal piety despite husband Malcolm III’s violent reign.
17-Nov	St. Elizabeth of Hungary	Royalty who embraced poverty in married life and as a Franciscan tertiary after her husband’s death.
18-Nov	St. Rose Philippine Duchesne	French nun who opened the first free school for girls west of the Mississippi River.
19-Nov	St. Agnes of Assisi	Abbess and miracle worker who bore stigmata of Christ’s wounds while leading the Poor Clares founded by her sister St. Clare.
20-Nov	St. Edmund	English king murdered by Vikings invading his lands. Became venerated as a martyr.
21-Nov	The Presentation of Mary	Apocryphal account of Mary consecrating herself to God during childhood foreshadowing her divine motherhood.
22-Nov	St. Cecilia	Revered as the patron saint of musicians. Her chastity and martyrdom inspired Christian art and symbolism across the centuries.
23-Nov	St. Clement I	Early pope organizing Church structure and known in Church history and legend for his extensive missionary travels.
24-Nov	Sts. Andrew Dung	Among the 117 Vietnamese martyrs, mostly Dominican and Franciscan priests, killed between 1820-1862.
25-Nov	St. Catherine of Alexandria	Early martyr and scholar revered as the patron saint of philosophers and female students based on traditional accounts.
26-Nov	St. Siricius	This pope fought early heresies like Bonosianism and upheld clerical celibacy at a pivotal time when doctrine was debated.
27-Nov	St. Virgilius	Irish missionary and bishop who evangelized medieval Bavaria. Defended that the earth was round based on Scripture.
28-Nov	St. James of the Marche	Franciscan preacher known for devotion to Eucharistic Adoration and charity despite harsh poverty of his Italian province.
29-Nov	St. Saturninus	Considered first bishop of Toulouse. Martyred for confronting idolatry and paganism while spreading Christianity in France.
30-Nov	St. Andrew	Apostle, fisherman brother of Simon Peter and first disciple of John the Baptist who led him to follow Christ.

Catholic Saint Day December

1-Dec	St. Eligius	Bishop and goldsmith who persuaded France’s King Clovis II to treat Christian subjects more humanely in policies.
2-Dec	St. Bibiana	Consecrated virgin martyred in 4th century Rome during Emperor Julian the Apostate’s efforts to restore paganism.
3-Dec	St. Francis Xavier	Co-founder of Jesuits renowned for missionary travels across Asia during the Counter Reformation era.
4-Dec	St. John of Damascus	Priest, monk and hymn writer called the “Golden Speaker” for defending icons when the Byzantine emperor banned them.
5-Dec	St. Sabas	Revered founder of Eastern monasticism in desert community Mar Saba where ascetic monks devoted lives to prayer and manual labor.
6-Dec	St. Nicholas	The 4th century saint whose legendary charity to children, sailors and dowry-less maidens shaped enduring Christmas traditions.
7-Dec	St. Ambrose	One of most influential theology fathers who battled Arian heresy and exerted political independence against Roman emperors of his era.
8-Dec	Immaculate Conception	Declares that Mary was conceived without original sin to make her a fitting vessel for eventually bearing the sinless Son of God.
9-Dec	St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin	Witnessed Our Lady of Guadalupe apparition in Mexico, inspiring mass conversions among indigenous peoples.
10-Dec	St. Gregory III	Syrian pope who fought iconoclasm and improved Rome’s catacombs, aqueducts and cloisters amid political upheaval.
11-Dec	Pope St. Damasus	Bolstered authority of papal primacy and commissioned St. Jerome’s Latin Vulgate Bible translation while helping women’s religious life.
12-Dec	Our Lady of Guadalupe	Celebrates the imprinted tilma with Mary’s miraculous image displayed in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
13-Dec	St. Lucy	Early Sicilian martyr who secretly helped Christians hiding in Roman catacombs. Invoked for eye disorders.
14-Dec	St.John of the Cross	Mystical theologian and poet alongside St. Teresa of Ávila known for spiritual writings like Dark Night of the Soul.
15-Dec	St. Mary di Rosa	Founded the Handmaids of Charity order to serve and educate poor girls and women in 19th century Italy.
16-Dec	St. Adelaide	Empress who exercised power after her husband died. Later retired to monastic life when Otto the Great rose to power.
17-Dec	St. Olympias the Deaconess	Wealthy widow who financed churches and supported St. John Chrysostom during his persecutions then embraced monasticism.
18-Dec	St. Winebald	With his sister St. Walburga, he helped establish Christianity in Germany under their uncle St. Boniface’s influence.
19-Dec	St. Fausta	Wife of Constantine who may have exposed a fraudulent pagan prophecy told to her husband according to some church legends.
20-Dec	St. Dominic of Silos	Benedictine monk renowned for welcoming Muslim rulers, ransoming Christian captives and protecting the poor in medieval Spain.
21-Dec	St. Peter Canisius	Jesuit leader who preserved Catholicism amid the Reformation in Germany and Austria by effective teaching and apologetics.
22-Dec	St. Chaeremon	Bishop martyred during Christian persecution in Egypt. Forgave his torturer from the cross while being burned to death.
23-Dec	St. John of Kanty	Revered theology professor devoted to the Virgin Mary who continually aided poor students in need.
24-Dec	St. Charbel Makhlouf	Maronite hermit monk known for miraculous cures who remains incorrupt decades after his death in 19th century Lebanon.
25-Dec	St. Anastasia	Early martyr who visited persecuted Christians and died under Diocletian after refusing to worship Roman gods.
26-Dec	St. Stephen	Christianity’s first martyr, killed shortly after the Crucifixion for rebuking Temple leaders’ hardness of heart toward Christ as Savior.
27-Dec	St. John the Apostle	Beloved apostle of Jesus who authored the Fourth Gospel and Book of Revelation with its apocalyptic imagery.
28-Dec	St. Anthony the Hermit	First Considered the father of organized Christian monasticism who retreated to desert to escape persecution.
29-Dec	St. Thomas Becket	Saxon archbishop murdered for contesting King Henry II’s encroachments on Church authority.
30-Dec	St. Egwin	Bishop who braved the elements to become a Benedictine monk later known for expanding Evesham Abbey’s influence.
31-Dec	St. Sylvester	Pope who convinced Emperor Constantine to fight heresies like Arianism and built basilicas over Christian martyr shrines like St. Peter’s.