Saint of the Day

Blessed Franz Jägerstätter

Blessed Franz Jägerstätter, a married man with children, refused to fight in Hitler’s army and was arrested and executed as a result. Not condemning fellow Catholics who did serve, Blessed Franz felt he had to follow his conscience and resist.

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Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani

Franciscan Media November 27

Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani was a Conventual Franciscan who taught the younger members of his community and served in administration. He was recognized as a great preacher and confessor. In the minds of the local people Francesco was considered a ...

Saint Columban

Franciscan Media November 26

Saint Columban was an Irish missionary who worked on the European continent. He and 12 companions traveled to Gaul where they won the respect of the people. Columban established several monasteries in Europe.

Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Franciscan Media November 25

According to the "Legend of St. Catherine," Catherine of Alexandria was instrumental in the conversion of 50 pagan philosophers as well as over 200 soldiers and royal family members.

Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions

Franciscan Media November 24

Saint Andrew Dung-Lac was one of the 117 people martyred in Vietnam between 1820 and 1862. While members of this group were beatified on four different occasions between 1900 and 1951, all were canonized by Pope John Paul II.

Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro

Franciscan Media November 23

Faced with persecution and possible death, Blessed Miguel Pro returned to his native Mexico after his ordination to minister to the people of God. Within a couple of years, he was arrested on trumped-up charges and executed.

Saint Cecilia

Franciscan Media November 22

Although there is little historical evidence concerning the life of Saint Cecilia, she is one of the famous martyrs of the Church in Rome. She is mentioned in the list of saints in the first Eucharistic Prayer—Roman Canon. Cecilia is ...

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