Most Holy Name of Mary
Following Jewish custom, Mary was named eight days post-birth. The Feast of the Holy Name of Mary comes after her Birthday, similar to Jesus after Christmas.
Saint Paphnutius
Saint Paphnutius, an Egyptian ascetic and bishop, endured persecution, defended faith at Nicaea, and supported clerical marriage tradition.
Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, born in 1245 in Ancona, Italy, was an Augustinian friar known for preaching, miracles, and compassionate service.
Saint Peter Claver
Saint Peter Claver dedicated his life to aiding slaves in Cartagena, baptizing 300,000.
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin
The Feast of Mary's Birth honors her unique role and anticipates Jesus' birth, linking Mary closely to the story of salvation in Christian tradition.
Saint Cloud
Saint Cloud was a Merovingian prince who became a monk, performed miracles, and founded a monastery in Nogent in 560.
Saint Eleutherius
Saint Eleutherius, abbot of St. Mark's near Spoleto, was known for his deep humility and miraculous abilities, including freeing a possessed child and aiding St. Gregory.
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Mother Teresa's unwavering dedication to serving the poor reflected her deep faith and global mission of love and compassion.
Saint Rosalia
Saint Rosalia, born in Palermo and descendant of Charlemagne, chose a life of solitude in devotion to God, her legacy celebrated on September 4th.
Pope Saint Gregory The Great
Pope St. Gregory, a Roman noble, became a monk, then Pope, known for church reforms, aiding the poor, and Gregorian Chant.
