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Photo of Saint Damien de Veuster of Moloka’i
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Saint Damien de Veuster of Moloka’i

Saint Damien de Veuster became so well known for his work among the lepers in Hawaii that Moloka’i almost became his surname. Dedicating his life to those suffering from Hansen’s disease, Damien made the world aware of their plight. He succumbed to the disease and died in 1889.

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May 10
Photo of Blessed Claudio Granzotto

Blessed Claudio Granzotto

September 6
Claudio was the youngest of nine children whose father died when the boy was only nine years old. At the age of 15 he entered the army where he served for three years. Eventually Claudio joined the Franciscans, and was ...
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Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Saint Teresa of Calcutta

September 5
Mother Teresa was born in Albania, but is known for her work in India. A member of the Sisters of Loreto, she felt a call to live among the poor. While working with the poorest of the poor in India, ...
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Painting of Saint Rose of Viterbo

Saint Rose of Viterbo

September 4
Saint Rose achieved sainthood in only 18 years of life. She had shown a great desire for prayer early in life, and joined the Secular Franciscans at the age of 10. Rose preached in the streets and was very generous ...
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Saint Gregory the Great

Saint Gregory the Great

September 3
Gregory, called "the Great," became pope at the age of 50. In his new role, he had much to do both within and outside the Church. Known for his reform of the liturgy, he is credited as the author of ...
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Blessed John Francis Burté and Companions

Blessed John Francis Burté and Companions

September 2
Victims of the French Revolution, these blesseds witnessed to their faith by refusing to take a civil oath which amounted to a denial of their faith. On a single day in Paris, 185 priests and religious were martyred.
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Saint Giles Painting

Saint Giles

September 1
One of the 14 Holy Helpers of Germany, Saint Giles was a popular saint in Germany, England, and elsewhere. While we know little about him, his wide popularity attests to his holiness.
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