Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin—USA Memorial
1656–1680 | Patron Saint of Canada, Native Americans, ecologists, environment, exiles, orphans, people ridiculed for their piety, and the physically impaired
Canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 21, 2012
973–1024
Patron Saint of kings, Benedictine Oblates, handicapped people, and those rejected from religious orders
Invoked against sterility
Canonized by Pope Eugene III in 1146
Liturgical Color: White
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—Optional Memorial
1648–1930
Invoked for the people of China
Canonized by Pope John Paul II on October 1, 2000
Liturgical Color: Red
A Moment of Honor for the Church in Pakistan Vatican City / Multan – July 3, 2025In a significant move for the Church in Pakistan, His Excellency Bishop Yousaf Sohan, Bishop…
The General Secretariat of the Synod releases “Pathways for the Implementation of the Synod”, which provides “an interpretive key for understanding the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality.”
Faith, Eucharistic Devotion, and Community Shine at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Sialkot– June 22, 2025
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
