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Saint NameKeywordsVirtuesBio SnippetFeast DayCareer / InterestsCountry of OriginCanonization DateImage URL
Bl. AdelineBenedictine, abbess, Mortain, monastic founderHumility, leadership, obedienceFirst abbess of a Benedictine monastery in Mortain, France, under the guidance of Blessed Vitalis in the 12th century.October 20Monastic leadership, religious founderFranceBeatified (date unknown)Bl. Adeline
St. Carlo AcutisTeen saint, Eucharistic miracles, internetFaith, humility, evangelizationTeen who created a website documenting Eucharistic miracles; died of leukemia at age 15.October 12Web design, catechesis, techItaly (UK-born)Beatified Oct. 10, 2020; canonization: Apr 27, 2025Bl. Diana
Bl. Diana d’AndalòDominican, Bologna, noblewoman, founderCourage, purity, perseveranceNoblewoman who co-founded the Dominican monastery of St. Agnes in Bologna; spiritual daughter of St. Dominic.June 9Religious founder, contemplativeItalyBeatified August 8, 1888Bl. Miguel Pro
Bl. Miguel ProJesuit, martyr, Mexico, Cristero WarBravery, faith, discretionJesuit priest executed during Church persecution in Mexico in 1927; known for his joyful spirit and martyrdom.November 23Jesuit priest, covert ministryMexicoBeatified September 25, 1988
St. Pier Giorgio FrassatiYoung adult, Eucharist, charity, mountain climbingJoy, charity, zealItalian layman known for serving the poor and promoting Eucharistic devotion; called "Man of the Beatitudes."July 4Engineering student, mountain climbingItalyBeatified May 20, 1990
Mary the Blessed VirginMother of God, Marian ApparitionsHumility, ObedienceMother of Jesus Christ, honored above all saints.Jan 1 / Aug 15Mother, Queen of HeavenIsraelPre-CongregationMary the Blessed Virgin
Our Lady of GuadalupeApparition, Patron of the AmericasCompassion, MercyMarian apparition to St. Juan Diego in Mexico.December 12PatronessMexicoApproved ApparitionOur Lady of Guadalupe
Pope St. Gregory the GreatDoctor of the Church, LiturgyLeadership, CharityPope who reformed liturgy and strengthened the Church in the Middle Ages.September 3Pope, WriterItalyPre-CongregationPope Saint Gregory the Great
St. AaronPriest, Brother of MosesObedience, HolinessFirst High Priest of Israel, brother of Moses.July 1PriestEgypt/IsraelOld TestamentSt. Aaron
St. AbigailHealing, Bees, AbbessService, PeaceIrish nun known for healing and connection to nature.February 11Abbess, HealerIrelandPre-CongregationSt. Abigail
St. AdaVirgin, AbbessPurity, DevotionFrench abbess known for her piety.December 4AbbessFrancePre-CongregationSt. Ada
St. AdelaideQueen, Widow, Patron of BridesPatience, LeadershipHoly Roman Empress known for charitable works and political influence.December 16Empress, QueenItaly1097St. Adelaide
St. AdeleAbbess, RoyaltyPiety, DevotionDaughter of King Dagobert II, founded a convent in Germany.December 24AbbessFrance/GermanyPre-CongregationSt. Adele
St. AdelinaBenedictine, NunDiscipline, HolinessFrench Benedictine nun and abbess.October 20AbbessFrancePre-CongregationSt. Adelina
St. AdrianMartyr, GuardCourage, FaithfulnessRoman soldier who converted and was martyred.September 8Soldier, MartyrTurkeyPre-CongregationSt. Adrian
St. AgathaVirgin, Martyr, Patron of NursesPurity, FortitudeMartyred for her faith; known for miraculous healing.February 5MartyrItalyPre-CongregationSt. Agatha
St. AgnesVirgin, Martyr, InnocencePurity, CourageMartyred at age 13; symbol of youthful holiness.January 21MartyrItalyPre-CongregationSt. Agnes
St. Albert the GreatDoctor of the Church, ScienceWisdom, HumilityDominican scholar who taught St. Thomas Aquinas.November 15Bishop, PhilosopherGermany1931St. Albert the Great
St. AlenaMartyr, BelgiumLoyalty, DevotionSecret Christian martyred by her own family.June 17MartyrBelgiumPre-CongregationSt. Alena
St. Alexander of JerusalemBishop, MartyrWisdom, PerseveranceEarly bishop and martyr imprisoned for his faith.March 18Bishop, MartyrIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Alexander of Jerusalem
St. AliceLeper, CistercianPatience, EnduranceLived with leprosy, great devotion to the Eucharist.June 15NunBelgiumPre-CongregationSt. Alice
St. Aloysius GonzagaJesuit, Youth PatronPurity, SacrificeGave up nobility for religious life; died caring for plague victims.June 21Seminarian, JesuitItaly1726St. Aloysius Gonzaga
St. Alphonsus MarieLiguoriMoral Theology, FounderMercy, ZealFounded the Redemptorists; wrote extensively on moral theology.August 1Bishop, WriterItaly1839St. Alphonsus Marie Liguori
St. AmbroseBishop, Doctor of the ChurchJustice, CourageBishop of Milan; influenced St. Augustine’s conversion.December 7Bishop, TheologianGermany/ItalyPre-CongregationSt. Ambrose
St. AnastasiaMartyr, HealerCharity, FaithKnown for healing and aiding prisoners.December 25MartyrCroatiaPre-CongregationSt. Anastasia
St. Andre BessetteMiracle Worker, Humble PorterHumility, FaithBrother known for healing miracles and devotion to St. Joseph.January 6Religious BrotherCanada2010St. Andre Bessette
St. Andrew the ApostleApostle, FishermanEvangelism, CourageFirst-called disciple; crucified on X-shaped cross.November 30Apostle, FishermanIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Andrew the Apostle
St. Angela MericiEducator, Ursuline FounderVision, ServiceFounded the Ursulines to educate girls.January 27Religious FounderItaly1807St. Angela Merici
St. AnneMother of Mary, GrandparentFaith, GenerosityMother of the Blessed Virgin Mary.July 26Mother, GrandmotherIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Anne
St. AnselmScholasticism, ArchbishopWisdom, LogicDoctor of the Church, famous for ontological argument for God.April 21Archbishop, PhilosopherItaly1494St. Anselm
St. Anthony of PaduaDoctor of the Church, PreacherHumility, WisdomKnown for powerful preaching and miracles.June 13Friar, PreacherPortugal1232St. Anthony of Padua
St. Anthony the AbbotDesert Father, HermitTemperance, FaithFounder of Christian monasticism.January 17Hermit, MonkEgyptPre-CongregationSt. Anthony the Abbot
St. ApolloniaMartyr, Teeth, FireCourage, FaithJumped into flames to avoid renouncing Christ.February 9MartyrEgyptPre-CongregationSt. Apollonia
St. AthanasiusBishop, Defender of TrinityFortitude, ZealDefender of Nicene Creed against Arianism.May 2Bishop, TheologianEgyptPre-CongregationSt. Athanasius
St. Augustine of HippoDoctor, Conversion, ConfessionsWisdom, RepentanceConverted after a wild youth; wrote Confessions and City of God.August 28Bishop, PhilosopherAlgeriaPre-CongregationSt. Augustine of Hippo
St. AvaBlindness, Healing, BenedictineHope, PerseveranceCured of blindness, became a Benedictine abbess in France.April 29Abbess, ReligiousFrancePre-CongregationSt. Ava
St. BarbaraMartyr, Lightning, ProtectionCourage, FaithMartyred for her Christian faith; patron saint of artillerymen.December 4MartyrTurkeyPre-CongregationSt. Barbara
St. BarnabasApostle, Encourager, PaulEncouragement, GenerosityEarly Church leader and missionary companion of St. Paul.June 11Apostle, MissionaryCyprusPre-CongregationSt. Barnabas
St. BartholomewApostle, Martyr, FlayedLoyalty, EvangelismOne of the 12 Apostles, martyred by being flayed alive.August 24Apostle, MissionaryIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Bartholomew
St. Basil the GreatDoctor, Monasticism, BishopCharity, WisdomBishop and Father of Eastern monasticism.January 2Bishop, TheologianTurkeyPre-CongregationSt. Basil the Great
St. BenedictMonks, Rule, Monte CassinoOrder, StabilityFather of Western monasticism.July 11Monk, AbbotItalyPre-CongregationSt. Benedict
St. BenjaminDeacon, Martyr, PersiaFaithfulness, EndurancePersian deacon martyred for preaching the Gospel.March 31Deacon, MartyrIranPre-CongregationSt. Benjamin
St. Bernadette SoubirousLourdes, VisionaryHumility, PuritySaw Our Lady at Lourdes and entered religious life.April 16Visionary, SisterFrance1933St. Bernadette Soubirous
St. Bernard of ClairvauxCistercian, Preacher, CrusadesZeal, WisdomInfluential theologian and spiritual leader in the 12th century.August 20Monk, PreacherFrance1174St. Bernard of Clairvaux
St. Bernardine of SienaPreacher, Name of Jesus, MissionsZeal, EloquenceFranciscan famous for spreading devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus.May 20Preacher, MissionaryItaly1450St. Bernardine of Siena
St. BibianaMartyr, JoyFortitude, HopeRoman virgin martyred under Julian the Apostate.December 2MartyrItalyPre-CongregationSt. Bibiana
St. BlaiseBlessing of Throats, BishopCourage, HealingHealer and bishop, martyred for the faith; known for healing throat ailments.February 3Bishop, PhysicianArmeniaPre-CongregationSt. Blaise
St. BonaventureDoctor of the Church, MysticWisdom, HumilityKnown as the "Seraphic Doctor" and key Franciscan theologian.July 15Theologian, BishopItaly1482St. Bonaventure
St. Bridget of SwedenMystic, Mother, PilgrimPiety, CharityVisionary and founder of the Bridgettine Order; mother of 8.July 23Mystic, FounderSweden1391St. Bridget of Sweden
St. Brigid of IrelandAbbess, Patron of IrelandHospitality, GenerosityFounded Kildare Monastery; one of Ireland’s patron saints.February 1Abbess, FounderIrelandPre-CongregationSt. Brigid of Ireland
St. BrunoCarthusian Founder, HermitSilence, DetachmentFounded the Carthusians; lived a life of prayer and solitude.October 6Monk, HermitGermanyPre-CongregationSt. Bruno
St. Callistus IPope, MartyrMercy, ForgivenessPope who showed great mercy; died as a martyr.October 14Pope, MartyrItalyPre-CongregationSt. Callistus I
St. CamillaVirgin, ServiceModesty, GenerosityKnown for her devotion to the sick and the poor.March 3LaywomanItalyPre-CongregationSt. Camilla
St. Camillus de LellisSick, Hospitals, Red CrossCompassion, SacrificeFounded a religious order dedicated to the sick; patron of hospitals.July 14Priest, FounderItaly1746St. Camillus de Lellis
St. CarmenMarian, Our Lady of Mount CarmelFaith, DevotionTitle associated with Our Lady of Mount Carmel.July 16Carmelite DevotionIsraelMarian TitleSt. Carmen
St. CasimirRoyalty, Chastity, YouthPurity, DisciplinePolish prince who chose piety over politics; patron of Lithuania.March 4Prince, PatronPoland1521St. Casimir
St. Catherine de RicciMystic, StigmataPenance, PrayerDominican nun who received visions and the stigmata.February 2Mystic, NunItaly1746St. Catherine de Ricci
St. Catherine LaboureMiraculous Medal, Marian VisionObedience, SimplicityVisionary of the Miraculous Medal apparition.November 28Nun, VisionaryFrance1947St. Catherine Laboure
St. Catherine of AlexandriaMartyr, Wisdom, DebaterCourage, WisdomConverted many by her debates; martyred on a spiked wheel.November 25Philosopher, MartyrEgyptPre-CongregationSt. Catherine of Alexandria
St. Catherine of BolognaArtist, Nun, MysticCreativity, PrayerPainter and mystic; incorrupt body on display in Bologna.March 9Artist, MysticItaly1712St. Catherine of Bologna
St. Catherine of SienaDoctor, Peacemaker, MysticZeal, TruthAdvised popes and helped bring peace to Italy; Doctor of the Church.April 29Mystic, PeacemakerItaly1461St. Catherine of Siena
St. Catherine of SwedenChastity, PilgrimFaithfulness, StrengthDaughter of St. Bridget of Sweden; helped the poor and sick.March 24Pilgrim, HealerSwedenPre-CongregationSt. Catherine of Sweden
St. CelineVirgin, Companion of St. GermaineSimplicity, PietyEarly Christian known for her holy example.October 22LaywomanFrancePre-CongregationSt. Celine
St. CharbelMystic, Monk, Lebanese SaintSolitude, FaithMaronite monk known for miracles after his death.July 24Monk, HermitLebanon1977St. Charbel
St. Charles BorromeoCouncil of Trent, ReformDiligence, LeadershipKey leader in Catholic Reformation and seminary founder.November 4Bishop, ReformerItaly1610St. Charles Borromeo
St. Charles Lwanga and CompanionsUganda Martyrs, YouthCourage, PurityMartyred for refusing to renounce their faith and resisting sin.June 3Servants, CatechistsUganda1964St. Charles Lwanga and Companions
St. ChristinaMystic, Floating SaintPenance, ObedienceKnown for supernatural gifts and extreme penances.July 24Mystic, LaywomanBelgiumPre-CongregationSt. Christina
St. ChristopherTravel, ProtectionStrength, FaithCarried Christ across a river; patron of travelers.July 25Soldier, MartyrCanaanPre-CongregationSt. Christopher
St. Clare of AssisiFranciscan, Poor Clares, EucharistPoverty, DevotionFounded the Poor Clares; friend of St. Francis.August 11Abbess, FounderItaly1255St. Clare of Assisi
St. ColetteReform, Poor ClaresCourage, AsceticismReformed the Poor Clares to return to strict poverty.March 6Abbess, FounderFrance1807St. Colette
St. Constantine the GreatEmperor, ChristianizationCourage, JusticeFirst Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity; called Council of Nicaea.May 21Emperor, PatronSerbiaVeneratedSt. Constantine the Great
St. CorneliusPope, PersecutionPerseverance, UnityPope during Roman persecution; died in exile.September 16Pope, MartyrItalyPre-CongregationSt. Cornelius
St. Damien of MolokaiLeper Colony, Self-GiftCharity, SacrificeServed lepers on Molokai; died of leprosy.May 10Missionary, PriestBelgium2009St. Damien of Molokai
St. DanielProphet, Lion's DenFaith, CourageOld Testament prophet known for visions and dream interpretations.July 21Prophet, AdviserBabylonOld TestamentSt. Daniel
St. DavidWales, MonasticismSimplicity, ZealPatron saint of Wales, founded many monasteries.March 1Bishop, AbbotWalesPre-CongregationSt. David
St. DismasGood Thief, MercyRepentance, HopeCrucified beside Jesus; asked to be remembered in Paradise.March 25Thief, PenitentIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Dismas
St. DominicFounder of Dominicans, RosaryTruth, ZealPreached against heresy; founded the Dominicans.August 8Preacher, FounderSpain1234St. Dominic
St. Dominic SavioYouth, StudentPurity, JoyStudent of St. John Bosco; died young, known for holiness.May 6Student, Role ModelItaly1954St. Dominic Savio
St. DorothyMartyr, Roses, ChildrenFaith, KindnessYoung Christian martyr; legend says she sent roses from heaven.February 6MartyrTurkeyPre-CongregationSt. Dorothy
St. DrogoPatron of Coffee, ShepherdsHumility, DetachmentHermit and mystic; lived in seclusion with a deformed appearance.April 16Hermit, ShepherdFrancePre-CongregationSt. Drogo
St. DymphnaMental Illness, PurityCourage, HopeFled from her father’s abuse; patron of mental illness.May 15Martyr, PrincessIrelandPre-CongregationSt. Dymphna
St. Edith SteinConvert, Holocaust, PhilosopherWisdom, FaithJewish philosopher turned Carmelite nun; died in Auschwitz.August 9Philosopher, NunGermany1998St. Edith Stein
St. Edmund the MartyrKing, MartyrLoyalty, PietyAnglo-Saxon king martyred by Vikings.November 20King, MartyrEnglandPre-CongregationSt. Edmund the Martyr
St. Edward the ConfessorKing, PeaceJustice, MercyEnglish king known for piety and peace.October 13King, PatronEngland1161St. Edward the Confessor
St. ElizabethMother of John the BaptistHospitality, PrayerCousin of Mary, mother of John the Baptist.November 5Wife, MotherIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Ann SetonConvert, Schools, Sisters of CharityFortitude, LeadershipFirst American-born saint; founded Catholic schools.January 4Founder, TeacherUSA1975St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
St. Elizabeth of HungaryRoyalty, CharityGenerosity, HumilityQueen known for serving the poor and sick.November 17Queen, CaregiverHungary1235St. Elizabeth of Hungary
St. Elizabeth of PortugalRoyalty, PeacekeeperPatience, ReconciliationPeacemaker queen who brought harmony to warring factions.July 4Queen, PeacemakerPortugal1625St. Elizabeth of Portugal
St. Elizabeth RoseCloistered Nun, FounderDiscipline, FaithfulnessFounded a Cistercian monastery; lived in prayer and simplicity.August 23Nun, FounderFrancePre-CongregationSt. Elizabeth Rose
St. Emily de VialarFoundress, missionary, educatorCompassion, perseverance, serviceFounded the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition to care for the sick and educate children globally.August 24Healthcare, education, missionsFranceCanonized June 17, 1951St. Emily de Vialar
St. EmmaCountess, widow, benefactor, church builderCharity, leadership, humilityGerman noblewoman who built churches and aided the poor after becoming widowed.April 19 / Dec 3Widow, philanthropy, church buildingGermanyPre-congregationSt. Emma
St. Ethelreda (Audrey)Abbess, queen, virgin, ElyChastity, devotion, spiritual focusAnglo-Saxon princess and abbess who founded the monastery at Ely; her incorrupt body became a local wonder.June 23Abbess, royal leadershipEnglandPre-congregationSt. Ethelreda (Audrey)
St. ExpeditusMartyr, soldier, urgent causesCourage, promptness, faithRoman soldier and martyr often invoked for urgent petitions; devotion widespread despite uncertain historical records.April 19Roman soldierRoman EmpirePre-congregationSt. Expeditus
St. FabianPope, martyr, early ChurchWisdom, fortitude, leadershipPope from 236–250 who restructured Roman clergy; martyred during Decian persecution.January 20Pope, Church administratorRomePre-congregationSt. Fabian
St. FaithVirgin, martyr, early ChurchInnocence, faith, courageYoung Christian martyr from Agen, France who remained faithful during Roman persecution.October 6MartyrdomFrancePre-congregationSt. Faith
St. Faustina KowalskaDivine Mercy, visions, Poland, mysticHumility, Obedience, TrustPolish nun and mystic known for receiving visions of Jesus and promoting the Divine Mercy devotion.October 5Nun, Mystic, WriterPolandApril 30, 2000St. Faustina Kowalska
St. Felix of SpoletoMartyr, Italy, early ChurchCourage, FaithEarly Christian martyr who suffered for his faith in Spoleto, Italy.May 18Clergy, MartyrItalyPre-CongregationSt. Felix of Spoleto
St. FinbarIreland, bishop, missionaryZeal, EvangelismFounder of the monastery at Cork and the city's first bishop.September 25Bishop, MissionaryIrelandPre-CongregationSt. Finbar
St. FloraMartyr, Spain, Islam, early ChurchCourage, Purity, FaithSpanish Christian martyr who died under Islamic rule in Cordoba.November 24MartyrSpainPre-CongregationSt. Flora
St. FlorianSoldier, firefighter, martyr, AustriaBravery, Service, LoyaltyRoman soldier and Christian martyr, patron saint of firefighters.May 4Soldier, FirefightingAustriaPre-CongregationSt. Florian
St. Frances of RomeWidow, mystic, Italy, serviceCharity, Humility, PietyRoman noblewoman and mystic who founded a religious community of oblates.March 9Wife, Mystic, FounderItaly1608St. Frances of Rome
St. Frances Xavier CabriniImmigrants, hospitals, America, missionaryCourage, Compassion, PerseveranceItalian-American nun who served immigrants and founded a missionary order.November 13Missionary, Educator, FounderItalyJuly 7, 1946St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
St. Francis de SalesGentleness, writing, conversion, bishopPatience, Wisdom, CharityBishop of Geneva known for his writings and reconversion efforts.January 24Bishop, AuthorFranceApril 19, 1665St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis of AssisiPoverty, nature, peace, founderHumility, Poverty, JoyFounder of the Franciscan Order, beloved for his love of creation and simplicity.October 4Founder, PreacherItalyJuly 16, 1228St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of PaolaHermit, miracles, Italy, humilityPenance, Solitude, ObedienceItalian hermit who founded the Order of Minims and lived in radical austerity.April 2Hermit, FounderItalyMay 1, 1519St. Francis of Paola
St. Francis XavierMissionary, Jesuit, Asia, evangelizationZeal, Faith, CourageCo-founder of the Jesuits and missionary to India, Japan, and Southeast Asia.December 3Missionary, JesuitSpainMarch 12, 1622St. Francis Xavier
St. Gabriel, the ArchangelMessenger, Annunciation, angelObedience, Loyalty, FaithArchangel known for announcing the birth of Jesus to Mary.September 29Messenger, Angelic beingHeavenN/ASt. Gabriel, the Archangel
St. Gemma GalganiStigmatist, passion, Italy, sufferingPurity, Penance, LoveItalian mystic who experienced the stigmata and deep union with Christ.April 11Mystic, LaywomanItalyMay 2, 1940St. Gemma Galgani
St. GenesiusActor, martyr, conversion, humorCourage, Faith, WitnessRoman actor who converted on stage and was martyred.August 25Actor, ConvertItalyPre-CongregationSt. Genesius
St. GenevieveParis, prayer, protection, FrancePiety, Courage, IntercessionPatroness of Paris who protected the city through prayer and fasting.January 3Consecrated VirginFrancePre-CongregationSt. Genevieve
St. GeorgeDragon, martyr, soldier, courageBravery, Faith, PerseveranceRoman soldier who was martyred for refusing to renounce Christ, famed for the legend of slaying a dragon.April 23Soldier, MartyrCappadocia (modern-day Turkey)Pre-CongregationSt. George
St. Gerard MajellaMothers, miracles, Redemptorist, ItalyObedience, Humility, CharityRedemptorist brother known for miracles and special intercession for mothers.October 16Religious BrotherItalyDecember 11, 1904St. Gerard Majella
St. Germaine CousinShepherdess, disabled, orphan, FrancePatience, Faith, PurityPoor, disabled shepherd girl abused by her stepmother and known for her holiness.June 15Shepherdess, LaywomanFranceJune 29, 1867St. Germaine Cousin
St. Gertrude the GreatMysticism, visions, Sacred HeartDevotion, Wisdom, LoveGerman Benedictine nun and mystic known for deep theological writings and devotion to the Sacred Heart.November 16Nun, Mystic, TheologianGermanyPre-CongregationSt. Gertrude the Great
St. Gianna Beretta MollaDoctor, mother, pro-life, sacrificeCourage, Love, SelflessnessItalian pediatrician who gave her life to save her unborn child.April 28Physician, MotherItalyMay 16, 2004St. Gianna Beretta Molla
St. HedwigDuchess, charity, family, PolandHumility, Generosity, FaithPolish duchess who became a Cistercian nun and devoted her life to the poor.October 16Duchess, ReligiousPolandMarch 26, 1267St. Hedwig
St. HelenaEmpress, cross, pilgrimage, mother of ConstantinePiety, Perseverance, DevotionMother of Emperor Constantine, credited with finding the True Cross in Jerusalem.August 18Empress, PilgrimBithynia (modern-day Turkey)Pre-CongregationSt. Helena
St. HenryEmperor, holy ruler, GermanyJustice, Wisdom, LeadershipHoly Roman Emperor who promoted monastic reform and lived a pious life.July 13Emperor, Patron of the ChurchGermanyPre-CongregationSt. Henry
St. Hilary of PoitiersDoctor of the Church, defender of faith, FranceFortitude, Wisdom, OrthodoxyBishop and theologian who defended Trinitarian doctrine against Arianism.January 13Bishop, TheologianFrancePre-CongregationSt. Hilary of Poitiers
St. HubertHunter, conversion, patron of huntersRepentance, Obedience, ZealNobleman and hunter who had a conversion after encountering a vision of Christ in a stag.November 3Bishop, HunterBelgiumPre-CongregationSt. Hubert
St. Ignatius LoyolaJesuits, soldier, conversion, Spiritual ExercisesDiscipline, Zeal, DiscernmentSpanish soldier turned priest who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).July 31Priest, Founder of JesuitsSpainMarch 12, 1622St. Ignatius Loyola
St. Ignatius of AntiochMartyr, bishop, early Church, lettersCourage, Faith, PerseveranceEarly Church Father and bishop martyred in Rome; wrote influential letters.October 17Bishop, MartyrSyria (Antioch)Pre-CongregationSt. Ignatius of Antioch
St. Isabel of FrancePrincess, Poor Clares, charity, pietyHumility, Generosity, ChastityFrench princess who chose a religious life and founded a Franciscan convent.February 26Royalty, Founder, NunFrancePre-CongregationSt. Isabel of France
St. Isidore of SevilleScholar, encyclopedist, bishop, educationWisdom, Zeal, DiligenceBishop of Seville and compiler of one of the first encyclopedias in Europe.April 4Bishop, ScholarSpain1598St. Isidore of Seville
St. Isidore, the FarmerFarming, labor, humility, miraclesSimplicity, Faith, PerseveranceSpanish farmer known for his deep faith and miraculous works.May 15Farmer, LaypersonSpainMarch 12, 1622St. Isidore, the Farmer
St. Jacinta MartoFatima, child visionary, rosary, sufferingInnocence, Devotion, SacrificeOne of the three children of Fatima who witnessed Marian apparitions in 1917.February 20Visionary, Child MysticPortugalMay 13, 2000St. Jacinta Marto
St. James the GreaterApostle, pilgrimage, martyr, SantiagoZeal, Leadership, CourageOne of Jesus’ first disciples; patron of pilgrims; buried in Santiago de Compostela.July 25Apostle, EvangelistIsraelPre-CongregationSt. James the Greater
St. James the LesserApostle, bishop, early ChurchHumility, Wisdom, PietyCousin of Jesus, author of the Epistle of James, and first bishop of Jerusalem.May 3Apostle, BishopIsraelPre-CongregationSt. James the Lesser
St. Jane Frances de ChantalWidow, founder, Visitation order, motherFortitude, Faith, ObedienceFrench noblewoman who founded the Visitation Order with St. Francis de Sales.August 18Religious Founder, WidowFranceJuly 16, 1767St. Jane Frances de Chantal
St. JeromeScripture, Vulgate, scholar, desertDiligence, Knowledge, PenitenceEarly Church Father who translated the Bible into Latin and lived as a hermit.September 30Monk, Scholar, TranslatorDalmatia (Croatia)Pre-CongregationSt. Jerome
St. Jerome EmilianiOrphans, plague, charity, founderCharity, Mercy, SelflessnessVenetian soldier turned priest who cared for orphans and founded the Somascan Fathers.February 8Priest, FounderItaly1767St. Jerome Emiliani
St. JessicaMartyr (uncertain), virtue name, inspirationCourage, Faith, LoveWhile not officially canonized, the name Jessica is associated with virtue and Christian inspiration.N/AName of virtueUncertainNot canonizedSt. Jessica
St. Joan of ArcWarrior, France, visions, martyrBravery, Obedience, FaithTeen peasant girl who led French armies after receiving visions from saints and was martyred.May 30Soldier, VisionaryFranceMay 16, 1920St. Joan of Arc
St. JoannaMyrrh-bearer, Gospel of Luke, discipleLoyalty, Compassion, ServiceOne of the women who followed Jesus and brought spices to His tomb.May 27 (Orthodox)Disciple, ServantIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Joanna
St. John Baptist de la SalleEducation, schools, youth, Brothers of the Christian SchoolsWisdom, Innovation, DedicationFounder of the Christian Brothers; patron of teachers and innovative educator.April 7Priest, EducatorFranceMay 24, 1900St. John Baptist de la Salle
St. John BerchmansJesuit, student, piety, youthPurity, Obedience, DiligenceFlemish Jesuit scholastic known for his holiness in daily life and studies.August 13Student, JesuitBelgiumJanuary 15, 1888St. John Berchmans
St. John BoscoYouth, education, dreams, SalesiansJoy, Charity, PerseveranceItalian priest who dedicated his life to educating poor boys and founded the Salesians.January 31Educator, Priest, FounderItalyApril 1, 1934St. John Bosco
St. John ChrysostomPreaching, eloquence, Church Father, bishopCourage, Wisdom, IntegrityRenowned orator and Archbishop of Constantinople; known for powerful sermons.September 13Bishop, Theologian, WriterSyriaPre-CongregationSt. John Chrysostom
St. John NeumannImmigrant, schools, Redemptorist, U.S. bishopZeal, Humility, OrganizationFirst U.S. male saint; helped establish Catholic education system in America.January 5Bishop, Missionary, EducatorBohemia (Czech Republic)June 19, 1977St. John Neumann
St. John of CapistranoPreacher, crusader, lawyer, reformerZeal, Justice, CourageItalian Franciscan who preached across Europe and led military defense against invaders.October 23Priest, Preacher, LawyerItalyOctober 16, 1690St. John of Capistrano
St. John of GodHospital, care for sick, charityCompassion, Dedication, CharityPortuguese soldier turned healthcare worker; founded the Brothers Hospitallers.March 8Caregiver, FounderPortugalApril 8, 1690St. John of God
St. John of the CrossMystic, poet, Carmelite, reformerContemplation, PerseveranceSpanish mystic and poet who reformed the Carmelite Order and wrote spiritual classics.December 14Poet, Mystic, CarmeliteSpain1726St. John of the Cross
St. John the ApostleDisciple, evangelist, RevelationFaithfulness, Love, CourageThe “beloved disciple,” author of the Gospel of John and Revelation.December 27Apostle, EvangelistIsraelPre-CongregationSt. John the Apostle
St. John the BaptistProphet, baptizer, martyrHumility, Courage, ZealForerunner of Christ who baptized Jesus and was martyred for speaking truth.June 24Prophet, PreacherIsraelPre-CongregationSt. John the Baptist
St. John VianneyParish priest, confessor, Cure d'ArsHumility, Patience, DedicationFrench parish priest known for his holiness and dedication to the sacrament of confession.August 4Parish Priest, ConfessorFranceMay 31, 1925St. John Vianney
St. John XXIIIPope, Vatican II, reform, charityHumility, Wisdom, CouragePope who convened the Second Vatican Council, promoting renewal and peace.October 11Pope, ReformerItalyApril 3, 2014St. John XXIII
St. Josaphat of PolotskBishop, martyr, unity, Eastern CatholicZeal, Faith, PerseveranceBishop who worked to unite Eastern and Western Churches; martyred for faith.November 12Bishop, MartyrBelarusJune 29, 1867St. Josaphat of Polotsk
St. JosephFoster father of Jesus, carpenter, protectorObedience, Faithfulness, HumilityHusband of Mary and guardian of Jesus, patron saint of workers and families.March 19Carpenter, ProtectorIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Joseph
St. Joseph of CupertinoMystic, levitation, student, patron of examsHumility, Faith, SimplicityItalian friar known for miraculous levitations and deep prayer life.September 18Friar, MysticItalyJune 16, 1767St. Joseph of Cupertino
St. Josephine BakhitaFormer slave, charity, forgivenessForgiveness, Charity, FaithSudanese-born former slave who became a Canossian nun and symbol of hope.February 8Nun, MissionarySudanOctober 1, 2000St. Josephine Bakhita
St. Juan DiegoVisionary, Our Lady of GuadalupeHumility, Faith, ObedienceIndigenous Mexican who witnessed Marian apparitions leading to Our Lady of Guadalupe.December 9VisionaryMexicoJuly 31, 2002St. Juan Diego
St. Jude ThaddaeusApostle, patron of hopeless causesHope, Faith, CourageApostle known as the patron saint of lost and desperate causes.October 28ApostleIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Jude Thaddaeus
St. JuliaMartyr, charity, hospitalityCourage, Charity, HospitalityEarly Christian martyr known for her faith and generosity.May 22Martyr, CharityTunisia (North Africa)Pre-CongregationSt. Julia
St. Julie BilliartEducator, founder, poor, disabledPerseverance, Charity, FaithFounder of the Sisters of Notre Dame, dedicated to educating poor children.April 8Founder, EducatorFranceJune 22, 1969St. Julie Billiart
St. Junipero SerraMissionary, California missions, priestZeal, Courage, EvangelizationSpanish Franciscan missionary who founded many missions in California.July 1Missionary, PriestSpainSeptember 23, 2015St. Junipero Serra
St. Kateri TekakwithaNative American, purity, conversionPurity, Faith, PatienceFirst Native American saint, known for her piety and baptism.July 14LaypersonUnited States (Mohawk)October 21, 2012St. Kateri Tekakwitha
St. Katharine DrexelPhilanthropy, education, Native American, African AmericanCharity, Justice, GenerosityAmerican heiress who dedicated her fortune to education and missionary work.March 3Nun, EducatorUnited StatesOctober 1, 2000St. Katharine Drexel
St. KevinHermit, founder, Irish saintPiety, Simplicity, PatienceIrish monk who founded the monastery at Glendalough.June 3Hermit, FounderIrelandPre-CongregationSt. Kevin
St. KiaraNun, piety, charityHumility, Charity, FaithItalian nun known for her devotion and service to the poor.August 5NunItalyPre-CongregationSt. Kiara
St. LauraWidow, charity, humilityCharity, Patience, FaithEarly Christian widow who devoted her life to charity.June 19Widow, CharityItalyPre-CongregationSt. Laura
St. Lawrence, Deacon and MartyrDeacon, martyr, charity, courageCharity, Courage, FaithRoman deacon famous for his care of the poor; martyred under Emperor Valerian.August 10Deacon, MartyrItalyPre-CongregationSt. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
St. LeaWidow, charity, humilityCharity, Patience, HumilityRoman widow who dedicated her wealth to the Church and the poor.June 22Widow, BenefactorItalyPre-CongregationSt. Lea
St. Leo the GreatPope, theologian, defender of RomeCourage, Wisdom, LeadershipPope known for his theological writings and defense of Rome against Attila.November 10Pope, TheologianItalyPre-CongregationSt. Leo the Great
St. LonginusRoman soldier, martyr, faithFaith, Courage, ConversionRoman centurion who pierced Jesus’ side and later converted and was martyred.March 15Soldier, MartyrRoman EmpirePre-CongregationSt. Longinus
St. Lorenzo RuizMartyr, Philippines, laymanCourage, Faith, PerseveranceFirst Filipino saint, martyred in Japan for refusing to renounce faith.September 28Layman, MartyrPhilippinesOctober 18, 1987St. Lorenzo Ruiz
St. Louis IXKing, crusader, justiceJustice, Piety, CharityKing of France noted for his justice and leadership in the Crusades.August 25King, CrusaderFranceApril 11, 1297St. Louis IX
St. Louise de MarillacCharity, founder, Daughters of CharityCharity, Compassion, LeadershipCo-founder of the Daughters of Charity dedicated to serving the poor.March 15Religious FounderFranceMarch 15, 1934St. Louise de Marillac
St. LucyMartyr, virgin, eyesight, charityPurity, Courage, FaithEarly Christian martyr known for her dedication to Christ and aid to the poor.December 13Martyr, VirginItalyPre-CongregationSt. Lucy
St. LukeEvangelist, physician, artistHealing, Faith, EvangelizationAuthor of the Gospel of Luke and Acts; traditionally considered a physician.October 18Physician, EvangelistGreecePre-CongregationSt. Luke
St. Lydia PurpurariaConvert, businesswoman, hospitalityHospitality, Faith, GenerosityEarly Christian convert and supporter of Paul’s ministry.March 3Businesswoman, HostessThyatira (Turkey)Pre-CongregationSt. Lydia Purpuraria
St. Margaret ClitherowMartyr, English Reformation, courageCourage, Faith, SacrificeEnglish martyr who died for harboring Catholic priests.March 25Martyr, LaywomanEnglandOctober 25, 1970St. Margaret Clitherow
St. Margaret Mary AlacoqueVisionary, Sacred Heart devotionDevotion, Love, PietyFrench nun who promoted devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.October 16Nun, VisionaryFranceMay 13, 1920St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
St. Margaret of AntiochMartyr, virgin, dragon legendCourage, Faith, PurityEarly martyr famed for surviving a dragon legend, symbolizing faith.July 20Martyr, VirginTurkeyPre-CongregationSt. Margaret of Antioch
St. Margaret of CortonaPenitent, charity, humilityRepentance, Charity, HumilityFormer sinner who became a Franciscan tertiary and dedicated her life to charity.February 22Penitent, LaywomanItalyPre-CongregationSt. Margaret of Cortona
St. Margaret of ScotlandQueen, charity, peacemakerCharity, Wisdom, JusticeQueen of Scotland known for her piety and charitable works.November 16Queen, PatronessScotlandPre-CongregationSt. Margaret of Scotland
St. Maria GorettiVirgin, martyr, forgivenessPurity, Forgiveness, CourageYoung Italian martyr who forgave her attacker before dying.July 6Virgin, MartyrItalyJune 24, 1950St. Maria Goretti
St. Marianne CopeNurse, missionary, leprosy careCharity, Compassion, PerseveranceAmerican nun who cared for leprosy patients in Hawaii.January 23Nurse, MissionaryUnited StatesOctober 23, 2012St. Marianne Cope
St. Marie AmandineNun, charity, Africa missionCharity, Faith, ServiceFrench nun who served the poor and sick in Africa.August 22Nun, MissionaryFranceDecember 5, 2000St. Marie Amandine
St. MarkEvangelist, author of GospelEvangelization, Faith, CourageAuthor of the Gospel of Mark, disciple of Peter.April 25EvangelistIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Mark
St. MarthaHospitality, service, sister of LazarusHospitality, Faith, ServiceBiblical figure known for serving Jesus and hospitality.July 29HomemakerIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Martha
St. Martin de PorresCharity, race, healing, humilityCharity, Humility, PatienceAfro-Peruvian lay brother known for miraculous healing and charity.November 3Lay Brother, HealerPeruOctober 15, 1962St. Martin de Porres
St. Martin of ToursBishop, soldier, charityHumility, Charity, CourageFormer soldier who became bishop and known for acts of charity.November 11Bishop, SoldierHungary/FrancePre-CongregationSt. Martin of Tours
St. Mary Di RosaFounder, charity, SicilyCharity, Dedication, FaithItalian nun who founded the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart.June 15Founder, NunItalyMay 21, 1951St. Mary Di Rosa
St. Mary MacKillopEducator, Australia, founderFaith, Perseverance, CharityAustralia’s first saint; founded the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart.August 8Educator, FounderAustraliaJanuary 17, 2010St. Mary MacKillop
St. Mary MagdaleneDisciple, witness, repentanceRepentance, Devotion, FaithFollower of Jesus who witnessed His resurrection; patron of converts.July 22DiscipleIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Mary Magdalene
St. MatildaQueen, charity, reformerCharity, Wisdom, PietyQueen consort of Germany who supported monastic reforms and charity.March 14QueenGermanyPre-CongregationSt. Matilda
St. MatthewApostle, tax collector, evangelistRepentance, Evangelization, FaithOne of the twelve apostles and author of the Gospel of Matthew.September 21ApostleIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Matthew
St. MatthiasApostle, replacement for JudasFaithfulness, Obedience, CourageChosen by the apostles to replace Judas Iscariot.May 14ApostleIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Matthias
St. Maximilian KolbeMartyr, Auschwitz, sacrificeCharity, Courage, FaithPolish friar who volunteered to die in place of a fellow prisoner in Auschwitz.August 14Friar, MartyrPolandOctober 10, 1982St. Maximilian Kolbe
St. Michael the ArchangelWarrior angel, protector, leaderStrength, Protection, CourageArchangel known as the leader of God’s army against evil.September 29ArchangelN/APre-CongregationSt. Michael the Archangel
St. MonicaMother, patience, prayerPatience, Perseverance, FaithMother of St. Augustine; known for her persistent prayers for his conversion.August 27MotherAlgeriaPre-CongregationSt. Monica
St. NicholasBishop, generosity, gift-givingGenerosity, Charity, FaithBishop known for secret gift-giving and generosity; inspiration for Santa Claus.December 6BishopTurkeyPre-CongregationSt. Nicholas
St. Padre PioMystic, stigmata, confessorHumility, Piety, PrayerItalian priest known for bearing the stigmata and miraculous healings.September 23PriestItalyJune 16, 2002St. Padre Pio
St. PatriciaVirgin, martyr, IrelandPurity, Courage, FaithEarly Irish saint and martyr known for her faith and purity.August 25VirginIrelandPre-CongregationSt. Patricia
St. PatrickMissionary, Ireland, snakesEvangelization, Courage, FaithPatron saint of Ireland who converted the Irish to Christianity.March 17Bishop, MissionaryBritain/IrelandPre-CongregationSt. Patrick
St. PaulApostle, missionary, lettersZeal, Faith, PerseveranceApostle to the Gentiles and prolific New Testament writer.June 29Apostle, MissionaryTurkeyPre-CongregationSt. Paul
St. Paul MikiMartyr, Japan, JesuitCourage, Faith, WitnessJapanese Jesuit missionary martyred for his faith.February 6Jesuit, MartyrJapanJune 8, 1862St. Paul Miki
St. Paul of the CrossPriest, Passionist founderPrayer, Penitence, ZealFounder of the Passionist Congregation devoted to the Passion of Christ.October 19Priest, FounderItalyMay 16, 1867St. Paul of the Cross
St. Pedro CalungsodMartyr, missionary, PhilippinesCourage, Faith, EvangelizationYoung Filipino catechist martyred while spreading the faith.April 2Catechist, MartyrPhilippinesDecember 17, 2012St. Pedro Calungsod
St. PelagiaPenitent, convert, hermitRepentance, Humility, FaithFormer courtesan who converted and became a hermit.October 8Penitent, HermitSyriaPre-CongregationSt. Pelagia
St. Peregrine LaziosiCancer patient, healing, priestPatience, Faith, HopePatron saint of cancer patients who experienced miraculous healing.May 1PriestItalyMay 27, 1726St. Peregrine Laziosi
St. PeterApostle, rock of Church, martyrFaith, Leadership, CourageChief apostle and first pope; martyred in Rome.June 29Apostle, FishermanIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Peter
St. Peter ClaverMissionary, slavery, careCharity, Compassion, JusticeJesuit priest who ministered to enslaved Africans in Colombia.September 9Jesuit, MissionarySpainJanuary 15, 1888St. Peter Claver
St. PhilipApostle, deacon, evangelistEvangelization, Service, FaithOne of the seven deacons and an early evangelist.May 3Apostle, DeaconIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Philip
St. Philip NeriJoy, humor, founder, OratoryJoy, Humor, CharityFounder of the Congregation of the Oratory and known for joyful spirituality.May 26Priest, FounderItalyMay 12, 1622St. Philip Neri
St. PhilomenaVirgin, martyr, miraclesPurity, Faith, CourageYoung virgin martyr known for miraculous intercessions.August 11Virgin, MartyrGreece1837St. Philomena
St. Pius XPope, liturgy reform, holinessHumility, Reform, FaithPope who reformed the liturgy and encouraged frequent communion.August 21PopeItalyMay 29, 1954St. Pius X
St. PolycarpBishop, martyr, early ChurchCourage, Faith, LeadershipEarly Christian bishop and martyr known for his defense of the faith.February 23Bishop, MartyrTurkeyPre-CongregationSt. Polycarp
St. Pope John Paul IIPope, youth outreach, theologyCourage, Faith, CompassionInfluential 20th-century pope who promoted human dignity and world peace.October 22PopePolandApril 27, 2014St. Pope John Paul II
St. RafqaNun, Lebanon, sufferingPatience, Faith, PerseveranceLebanese nun known for her patience through suffering.March 23NunLebanonJune 10, 2001St. Rafqa
St. RaphaelArchangel, healing, guidanceHealing, Protection, GuidanceArchangel known as a healer and guide for travelers.September 29ArchangelN/APre-CongregationSt. Raphael
St. Raymond NonnatusConfessor, prison, charityCharity, Perseverance, FaithKnown for ministering to imprisoned Christians and the poor.August 31PriestSpainDecember 23, 1657St. Raymond Nonnatus
St. Raymond of PenafortCanon law, Dominican, confessorWisdom, zeal, disciplineDominican scholar who codified canon law and promoted the sacrament of confession.January 7Canon lawyer, Dominican priestSpainCanonized April 29, 1601St. Raymond of Pennafort
St. RitaWidow, nun, marriage, sufferingPerseverance, Faith, CharityPatroness of impossible causes who endured suffering and prayer.May 22NunItalyMay 24, 1900St. Rita
St. Robert BellarmineCardinal, theologian, Counter-ReformationWisdom, Faith, CourageJesuit cardinal and important theologian during the Counter-Reformation.September 17Cardinal, TheologianItalyDecember 29, 1930St. Robert Bellarmine
St. RochPlague, healer, pilgrim, dogCharity, humility, trust in GodHealed plague victims while on pilgrimage; survived the plague himself through miraculous aid from a dog.August 16Pilgrim, healerFrancePre-congregationSt. Roch
St. RosaliaHermit, Palermo, plagueSolitude, penitence, intercessionLived as a hermit in a cave near Palermo; invoked as protector during the 1624 plague after her relics were discovered.September 4Hermit, intercessorItalyPre-congregationSt. Rosalia
St. Rose of LimaVirgin, mystic, PeruPurity, Piety, CharityFirst saint of the Americas known for her austerity and mystical life.August 23LaypersonPeruApril 12, 1671St. Rose of Lima
St. Rose Philippine DuchesneMissionary, education, USAPerseverance, Charity, FaithFrench nun who brought education and missions to Native Americans.November 18Nun, MissionaryFranceJuly 3, 1988St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
St. Rose VeneriniEducation, women's formation, ItalyZeal, perseverance, charityFounded Italy’s first public schools for girls and dedicated her life to Catholic education.May 7Educator, religious founderItalyCanonized June 12, 2006St. Rose Venerini
St. ScholasticaBenedictine, twin saint, monastic lifeObedience, prayer, devotionTwin sister of St. Benedict; established one of the earliest Benedictine convents for women.February 10Abbess, monastic founderItalyPre-congregationSt. Scholastica
St. SebastianMartyr, soldier, faithCourage, Faith, StrengthRoman soldier who was martyred for his Christian faith.January 20SoldierItalyPre-CongregationSt. Sebastian
St. Seraphim of SarovMonk, mystic, RussiaPrayer, Humility, PeaceRussian Orthodox monk known for deep prayer and spiritual gifts.January 2MonkRussiaPre-CongregationSt. Seraphina
St. Sharbel MakhloufHermit, miracle worker, LebanonPrayer, Faith, SimplicityLebanese Maronite monk known for miraculous healings.December 24HermitLebanonOctober 9, 1977
St. Simon StockCarmelite, scapular, visionaryFaith, Devotion, ObedienceCarmelite prior who promoted the Brown Scapular devotion.May 16ReligiousEnglandPre-CongregationSt. Simon Stock
St. Stanislaus KostkaJesuit novice, Poland, youthFaith, Perseverance, PurityYoung Jesuit novice known for his piety and devotion.November 13Jesuit NovicePolandDecember 31, 1726St. Sofia
St. StephenDeacon, first martyrCourage, Faith, ServiceThe first Christian martyr and deacon known for his preaching.December 26Deacon, MartyrIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Stephen
St. Teresa of AvilaMystic, reformer, CarmelitePrayer, Wisdom, CourageSpanish nun who reformed the Carmelite order and was a great mystic.October 15Nun, MysticSpainMarch 12, 1622St. Susanna
St. Teresa of CalcuttaMissionary, charity, Nobel Peace PrizeCharity, Humility, CompassionFounder of the Missionaries of Charity known for serving the poorest.September 5Nun, MissionaryAlbania/IndiaSeptember 4, 2016St. Teresa of Avila
St. Therese of LisieuxCarmelite, doctor of Church, "Little Flower"Humility, Love, FaithKnown for her "little way" of spirituality and deep trust in God.October 1NunFranceMay 17, 1925St. Teresa of Calcutta
St. Thomas AquinasTheologian, philosopher, doctor of ChurchWisdom, Faith, ReasonInfluential medieval theologian and philosopher.January 28Priest, TheologianItalyJuly 18, 1323St. Therese of Lisieux
St. Thomas BecketArchbishop, martyr, EnglandCourage, Faith, JusticeArchbishop of Canterbury martyred for defending Church rights.December 29ArchbishopEnglandFebruary 21, 1173St. Thomas
St. TimothyBishop, companion of PaulFaithfulness, Leadership, ServiceEarly Christian bishop and companion of St. Paul.January 26BishopTurkeyPre-CongregationSt. Thomas Aquinas
St. UrsulaVirgin, martyr, legendPurity, Courage, FaithLegendary virgin martyr who died with 11,000 companions.October 21VirginBritain/GermanyPre-CongregationSt. Thomas More
St. VeronicaCompassion, Jesus' face, veilCompassion, Faith, ServiceWoman who wiped Jesus’ face on the way to Calvary.July 12LaywomanIsraelPre-CongregationSt. Timothy
St. Vincent de PaulCharity, founder, serviceCharity, Humility, ServiceFounder of the Vincentians and champion of charity to the poor.September 27Priest, FounderFranceJune 16, 1737St. Ursula
St. Vincent FerrerPreacher, missionary, DominicanEvangelization, Zeal, FaithDominican friar and powerful preacher who converted many.April 5Preacher, FriarSpainJune 3, 1455St. Valentine
St. WenceslausDuke, martyr, Czech RepublicCourage, Faith, JusticePatron saint of the Czech Republic and martyr for his faith.September 28DukeCzech RepublicPre-CongregationSt. Veronica
St. WilfridBishop, England, missionaryLeadership, Evangelization, FaithBishop and missionary who helped bring Christianity to England.April 12BishopEnglandPre-CongregationSt. Victor and Corona
St. William of YorkArchbishop, EnglandFaith, Leadership, CourageArchbishop of York known for defending the Church.May 8ArchbishopEnglandPre-CongregationSt. Victoria
St. ZitaServant, charity, ItalyCharity, Humility, ServiceItalian servant saint known for her charity and humility.April 27ServantItalyPre-CongregationSt. Vincent de Paul
POPESSt. Vincent Ferrer
St. PeterApostle, pope, martyr, rockFaith, courage, leadershipFirst pope and apostle of Jesus; martyred in Rome and considered the foundation of the Church.June 29Fisherman, Apostle, Church leaderIsrael (Galilee)Pre-congregationSt. Vitus
St. LinusEarly pope, martyrFaithfulness, leadershipSecond pope after St. Peter; honored as a martyr and faithful steward of the early Church.September 23Pope, evangelistItalyPre-congregationSt. Zita
St. Anacletus (Cletus)Early Church, martyrCourage, fidelityThird pope of the Catholic Church; served during Roman persecution and died a martyr.April 26Pope, Church builderItalyPre-congregation
St. Clement IEarly Church, martyr, letter to CorinthiansWisdom, humility, unityFourth pope who wrote a major letter to the Corinthians and is considered a martyr under Emperor Trajan.November 23Pope, teacher, writerItalyPre-congregationSts. Cosmas & Damian
St. EvaristusMartyr, early ChurchFaith, constancyFifth pope, served during persecution; tradition holds he died a martyr.October 26Pope, pastorGreece or BethlehemPre-congregationSts. Denis, Rusticus, and Eleutherius
St. Sixtus IIMartyr, deacon patron, Roman persecutionsBravery, wisdom, pastoral carePope martyred during Valerian's persecution, venerated for his courage and support of the clergy.August 7Pope, martyrGreecePre-congregationSts. Joachim and Anne
St. Leo the GreatPope, Doctor of the Church, theologianWisdom, strength, leadershipDefended Church doctrine, wrote the Tome of Leo, and persuaded Attila the Hun to spare Rome.November 10Pope, theologianItalyPre-congregationSts. Perpetua and Felicity
St. Gregory the GreatLiturgical reform, Gregorian chant, missionary popeHumility, charity, pastoral wisdomSent missionaries to England, reformed Church liturgy, and promoted Gregorian chant.September 3Pope, reformer, monkItalyPre-congregationThe Apostles
St. Martin IConfessor, pope, exilePerseverance, orthodoxy, courageLast pope to be martyred, exiled by Emperor Constans II for opposing heresy.April 13Pope, confessorItalyPre-congregation
St. Pius VCouncil of Trent, Battle of Lepanto, DominicanZeal, purity, liturgical disciplineEnforced the reforms of Trent, standardized the Roman Missal, and credited the rosary for victory at Lepanto.April 30Pope, reformerItalyMay 22, 1712
St. Pius XEucharist, catechism, anti-modernismPiety, simplicity, courageEncouraged frequent communion and early First Communion; published the Catechism of Pius X.August 21Pope, educatorItalyMay 29, 1954
St. John XXIIISecond Vatican Council, unity, joyHumility, vision, pastoral careCalled Vatican II; beloved for his humility and openness; known as “Good Pope John.”October 11Pope, diplomat, reformerItalyApril 27, 2014
St. Paul VIEcumenism, Vatican II, modern ChurchFortitude, wisdom, faithContinued Vatican II, promoted dialogue and renewal, issued Humanae Vitae.May 29Pope, theologian, diplomatItalyOctober 14, 2018
St. John Paul IIGlobal evangelization, youth, Divine Mercy, Marian devotionCourage, joy, perseveranceFirst Polish pope; survived assassination attempt, traveled extensively, promoted youth and the New Evangelization.October 22Pope, philosopher, evangelist
DOCTORS OF THE CHURCH
St. AmbroseDoctor of the Church, bishop, Milan, hymnsWisdom, courage, pastoral careBishop of Milan who converted St. Augustine; known for eloquence and hymns.December 7Bishop, preacher, hymn writerGermany / ItalyPre-congregation
St. Augustine of HippoTheologian, bishop, ConfessionsConversion, wisdom, perseveranceInfluential theologian and bishop of Hippo; author of Confessions and City of God.August 28Bishop, philosopher, theologianAlgeria (Roman Africa)Pre-congregation
St. JeromeBible translator, Vulgate, scripture scholarDiscipline, scholarship, zealTranslated Bible into Latin (Vulgate); defender of orthodoxy and Scripture.September 30Scholar, priest, translatorDalmatia (Croatia/Bosnia)Pre-congregation
St. Gregory the GreatPope, reformer, Gregorian chantHumility, wisdom, leadershipPope who reformed Church liturgy, sent missionaries to England, and inspired Gregorian chant.September 3Pope, monk, liturgistItalyPre-congregation
St. Thomas AquinasPhilosopher, theologian, Summa TheologicaWisdom, clarity, humilityDominican priest whose Summa Theologica shaped Catholic theology.January 28Philosopher, theologian, teacherItalyJuly 18, 1323
St. BonaventureFranciscan, mysticism, theologianWisdom, charity, humilityFranciscan cardinal known as the "Seraphic Doctor"; integrated scholasticism and spirituality.July 15Theologian, mystic, cardinalItalyApril 14, 1482
St. Teresa of ÁvilaCarmelite, mystic, reformerContemplation, courage, reformMystic and Carmelite reformer; author of The Interior Castle.October 15Writer, mystic, foundressSpainMarch 12, 1622
St. Thérèse of LisieuxCarmelite, "Little Way", loveSimplicity, trust, loveYoung Carmelite nun whose "Little Way" deeply influenced Catholic spirituality.October 1Carmelite nun, writerFranceMay 17, 1925
St. John of the CrossMystic, poet, Carmelite reformerDetachment, union with GodSpanish mystic and co-reformer of Carmelites; author of Dark Night of the Soul.December 14Poet, mystic, reformerSpain1726
St. Catherine of SienaLay Dominican, mystic, Church reformerZeal, obedience, love for ChurchLay Dominican who advised popes and worked for Church unity; mystic with powerful visions.April 29Mystic, writer, reformerItaly1461