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Photo of Blessed Claudio Granzotto
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Blessed Claudio Granzotto

Blessed Claudio Granzotto 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.

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September 6
Solemnity of All Saints

Solemnity of All Saints

November 1
While many saints have a specific feast day on which we celebrate their lives and work, the vast majority of the saints of heaven do not. Today we celebrate All Saints, those men, women, and children who have gone before ...
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Statue of Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg

Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg

October 31
Wolfgang of Regensburg served many years as a teacher before becoming a Benedictine monk. He was named the bishop of Regensburg by the emperor and served reluctantly but well until his death in 994.
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Painting of Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez

Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez

October 30
Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez lost his mother, wife, and daughter within a period of three years. He retired to his sister’s home, and after the death of his son, he entered the Jesuit Order, where he served as college porter. Saint ...
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Drawing of Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem

Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem

October 29
Some speculate that Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem lived well beyond 100; some say he lived to 160. We don't know much about him, but a number of miracles are attributed to him. Narcissus served as bishop of Jerusalem in the ...
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Saints Simon and Jude

Saints Simon and Jude

October 28
Legend has it that Saints Simon and Jude traveled to Persia together where they were both martyred. This may explain why they share the same feast day. Saint Simon is usually referred to as "the Zealot,” and Saint Jude, also ...
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Statue of Blessed Bartholomew of Vicenza

Blessed Bartholomew of Vicenza

October 27
Blessed Bartholomew of Vicenza, a Dominican, challenged the heresies of his day. Known for his ability to preach, he overcame his adversaries and helped his diocese become more loyal to Rome in a time when anti-papal feeling ran high.
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Painting of Saint Peter of Alcantara

Saint Peter of Alcantara

October 26
Saint Peter of Alcantara lived in the 16th century, a time of great Church reform. He was confessor for Saint Teresa of Avila, another great reformer. Peter was known for his life of penitence and the virtue of patience. He ...
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