Saint of the Day

Saint Joseph Calasanz

Saint Joseph Calasanz dedicated his life to poor children. He gathered teachers to help him, and eventually organized the Clerks Regular of Religious Schools–also known as the Piarists or Scolopi. But his work was not without opposition, as some objected to the education of the poor.

August 26

Blessed Rafal Chylinski

Franciscan Media December 2

This Polish Conventual Franciscan served in the military, but felt the call to the vowed religious life. Rafal Chylinski was known for his simple and candid sermons, for his generosity, as well as for his ministry in the confessional.

Saint Charles de Foucauld

Franciscan Media December 1

Orphaned at the age of six, Charles de Foucauld was raised by his devout grandfather. He rejected the Catholic faith as a teenager, but resumed its practice around age 30. He then became a Trappist monk. After leaving the monastery, ...

Saint Andrew

Franciscan Media November 30

Saint Andrew was Saint Peter’s brother, and was called by Jesus along with Peter. We know very little about Andrew except that he too was a fisherman, and a disciple of Saint John the Baptist.

Saint Clement

Franciscan Media November 29

Saint Clement was the fourth pope of the Church, living toward the end of the first century. He is known for his letter to the church at Corinth, in which he tried to reestablish peace between the clergy and the ...

Saint James of the Marche

Franciscan Media November 28

Saint James of the Marche was born in the Marche of Ancona. Before joining the Friars Minor, he earned doctorates in canon and civil law at the University of Perugia. He lived a very austere life, and was an extremely ...

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.