Saint of the Day

c. 283 (or early Fourth Century)–371
Patron Saint of Piedmont, Italy
Pre-Congregation Canonization
Liturgical Color: White

Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Priest—Optional Memorial

1811–1868
Invoked for an increase of devotion to the Holy Eucharist
Canonized by Pope John XXIII in 1962
Liturgical Color: White

Saint John Vianney (the Curé of Ars), Priest—Memorial
1786–1859
Patron Saint of parish priests, all priests, and confessors
Canonized by Pope Pius XI in 1925
Liturgical Color: White

Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major—Optional Memorial
(Our Lady of the Snows)

Transfiguration of the Lord—Feast
c. 32

Saint Sixtus II, Pope and Martyr, and Companions, Martyrs—Optional Memorial
Unknown–c. 258
Patron Saint of Bellegra, Italy
Pre-Congregation canonization
Liturgical Color: Red

Saint Cajetan, Priest—Optional Memorial
1480–1547
Patron Saint of the unemployed
Invoked for gambling problems
Canonized by Pope Clement X in 1671
Liturgical Color: White

Saint Dominic, Priest—Memorial
1170–1221
Patron Saint of astronomers, scientists, and those falsely accused
Canonized by Pope Gregory IX in 1234
Liturgical Color: White

Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), Virgin and Martyr—Optional Memorial
1891–1942
Patron Saint of Europe
Canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1998
Liturgical Color: Red