Saint Benedict, Abbot
Saint Benedict, Abbot—Memorial
c. 480–c. 547
Patron Saint of Europe, monks and religious orders, architects, dying people, cave explorers, schoolchildren, agricultural workers, civil engineers, and coppersmiths
Invoked against erysipelas, fever, gallstones, inflammatory diseases, kidney disease, nettle rash, poison, temptations, and witchcraft
Canonized by Pope Honorius III in 1220
Declared Patron Saint of Europe by Pope Paul VI in 1964
Liturgical Color: White
Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and 119 Companions, Martyrs
Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and 119 Companions, Martyrs—Optional Memorial
1648–1930
Invoked for the people of China
Canonized by Pope John Paul II on October 1, 2000
Liturgical Color: Red
Bishop Yousaf Sohan Appointed Member of Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue
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Vatican offers new guidance for Synod’s implementation phase
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“This Is My Body”: Adha Parish Celebrates the Solemnity of Corpus Christi with First Holy Communion of 200 Children
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Saint Maria Goretti
Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr—Optional Memorial
1890–1902
Patron Saint of young people (especially girls), rape victims, and the poor
Invoked for the grace of mercy and forgiveness
Canonized by Pope Pius XII on June 24, 1950
Liturgical Color: Red
Saint Anthony Zaccaria
Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria, Priest
1502–1539
Patron Saint of physicians
Canonized by Pope Leo XIII on May 27, 1897
Liturgical Color: White
Saint Elizabeth of Portugal
Saint Elizabeth of Portugal—Optional Memorial
(Celebrated July 5 in the USA)
1271–1336
Patron Saint of widows, brides, charity workers, those falsely accused, victims of adultery, and the Canary Islands, Spain
Invoked against jealousy, war, and difficult marriages
Canonized by Pope Urban VIII on June 24, 1625
Liturgical Color: White