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Statue of Saint Anthony Zaccaria
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Saint Anthony Zaccaria

Saint Anthony Zaccaria lived only 36 years, but he founded three religious communities and contributed to the reformation of the Church. He insisted on various religious or devotional practices to renew the spiritual life of the clergy, religious, and laity.

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July 5
Stained glass window of Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Saint Catherine of Alexandria

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.
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Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions

Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions

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.
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Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro

Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro

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.
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Painting of Saint Cecilia

Saint Cecilia

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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Paint of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

November 21
This feast celebrates Mary's presentation in the Temple by her parents Anna and Joachim. While it is not mentioned in Scripture, there is early evidence that this event was celebrated in both the Eastern and Western Churches.
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Mosaic of Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne

Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne

November 20
Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, a Sister of the Society of the Sacred Heart and French by birth, was an early missionary to the United States.
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