Memorial of St. Ezequiel Moreno
Today, August 19, is the memorial of Saint Ezequiel Moreno. Patron saint of cancer patients. Ezequiel was a Spanish Augustinian […]
Saints
Memorial of the Blessed Carmelite Martyrs of Rochefort
Today, August 18, is the memorial of the Blessed Carmelite Martyrs of Rochefort. The three Discalced Carmelites were Frenchmen: Fr.
Memorial of Blessed Angelo Agostino Mazzinghi
Today, August 17, is the memorial of Blessed Angelo Agostino Mazzinghi. Carmelite provincial and reformer. Angelo Agostino was born in
Memorial of St. Roch
Today, August 16, is the memorial of Saint Roch. Patron saint invoked against epidemics and plagues. Popularly known as San
Memorial of St. Maximilian Kolbe
Today, August 14, is the memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe. Maximilian was born in 1894 in Poland and became a
Memorial of the Blessed Claretian Martyrs of Barbastro
Today, August 13, is the memorial of the Blessed Claretian Martyrs of Barbastro. The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) witnessed the
Memorial of Blessed Isidore Bakanja
Today, August 12, is the memorial of Blessed Isidore Bakanja. Carmelite martyr. Isidore was born in 1887 in Bokendela, Congo.
Memorial of St. Clare of Assisi
Today, August 11, is the memorial of Saint Clare of Assisi. Foundress of the Order of Poor Clares. Patron saint
Feast of St. Lawrence
Today, August 10, is the feast of Saint Lawrence. Patron saint of cooks and comedians. Lawrence was a deacon born
Memorial of St. Edith Stein
Today, August 9, is the memorial of Saint Edith Stein (Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross). Carmelite martyr and convert