Pope Saint Anicetus

Pope Saint Anicetus, the 11th pope, succeeded St. Pius towards the year c. 153, and reigned till about 168. He condemned Montanism, conferred with St. Polycarp on the Paschal date controversy, and forbade priests from growing their hair. He was martyred and is venerated on April 17.

Saint Bernadette Soubirous

Saint Bernadette Soubirous, visionary of Lourdes, communicated the Virgin Mary's messages of prayer, penance, and the promise of happiness in the afterlife.

Saint Hunna

Saint Hunna, "the Holy Washerwoman," washed and cared for the poor in Strasbourg, earning her name through her noble acts of service.

Saint Lydwine

Saint Lydwine, bedridden from youth, bore lifelong illnesses and mystical visions, becoming the patroness of sickness and enduring faith.

Pope Saint Martin I

Pope Saint Martin I, martyred after condemning Monothelism and clashing with Byzantine authority, is the last early pope venerated as a martyr.

Divine Mercy Sunday

During the course of Jesus' revelations to Saint Faustina, He asked on numerous occasions that a feast day be dedicated to the Divine Mercy, celebrated on the Sunday after Easter.

Saint Stanislaus

Saint Stanislaus (1030 – 1079) was Bishop of Kraków. He was martyred by Polish King Bolesław II the Bold. He is one of the patrons of Poland.

Saint Michael de Sanctis

Discalced Trinitarian priest, Michael de Sanctis (1591–1625), known for his devout life, Eucharistic adoration, and ecstatic experiences during Consecration.

Saint Mary Cleophas

Saint Mary Cleophas was one of the “three Marys” who followed Our Lord and stood at the foot of the Cross on Calvary and who went to the tomb.

Saint Julie Billiart

Saint Julie Billiart, founder of the Sisters of Notre Dame, was renowned for her profound charity and her constant praise, "How good is the good God."