Saint of the Day

Saint Antônio de Sant’Anna Galvão

Born in Guarantingueta near São Paulo, Antônio de Sant’Anna Galvão attended the Jesuit seminary in Belem but later decided to become a Franciscan friar. Invested in 1760, he made final profession the following year and was ordained in 1762.

October 25

Saint Oswald

Franciscan Media February 29

Saint Oswald knew people in high places─his uncle was the archbishop of Canterbury. But even though he received “favors” from his uncle, he served humbly and gained holiness through God's grace.