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Saint Joseph Calasanz
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.

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August 26
Stained glass window of Saint John Vianney

Saint John Vianney

August 4
Saint John Vianney is best known as the Curé d’Ars, the little French town where he was pastor. John had great trouble with his studies and almost didn't get ordained.
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Saint Peter Julian Eymard

Saint Peter Julian Eymard

August 3
Peter Julian Eymard began his priestly life in the Diocese of Grenoble. His faith journey led him to the Marists, and finally to founding the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament.
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Saint Eusebius of Vercelli

Saint Eusebius of Vercelli

August 2
Eusebius of Vercelli, spent most of his episcopal life defending the Church against the Arians. Also a defender of Saint Athanasius, whom the emperor wanted to punish, Saint Eusebius suffered death threats and harassment. But he continued to remain faithful ...
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Stained Glass Window of Saint Alphonsus Liguori

Saint Alphonsus Liguori

August 1
Saint Alphonsus Liguori was a great moral theologian as well as the founder of the Redemptorists. He wrote in the areas of spirituality and doctrine to the edification of his diocese and others.
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Painting of Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Saint Ignatius of Loyola

July 31
Founder of the Society of Jesus Ignatius of Loyola, like Francis of Assisi, had a conversion experience while recuperating from a serious illness. Being a military man, the Rule of Life that Saint Ignatius wrote for his followers shows the ...
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Statue Blessed Solanus Casey

Blessed Solanus Casey

July 30
Blessed Solanus Casey became one of Detroit’s best-known priests, even though he was not allowed to preach formally or to hear confessions.
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Stained glass window of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus

Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus

July 29
Pope Francis approved the memorial for Martha, Mary and Lazarus after "considering the important evangelical witness they offered in welcoming the Lord Jesus into their home, in listening to him attentively, (and) in believing that he is the resurrection and ...
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