Saint Martin de Porres, Religious—Optional Memorial
1579–1639
Patron Saint of African-Americans, biracial people, barbers, innkeepers, the poor, Peru, public health workers, public schools, television, and interracial and social justice
Canonized by Pope John XXIII on May 6, 1962
Liturgical Color: White
Pope Leo XIV joins religious leaders at Rome’s Colosseum for the Community of Sant’Egidio’s annual Meeting for Peace, calling for an end to war and a renewed commitment to reconciliation and prayer.
Major Superiors of Religious, Pakistan, inspire young people to live faith with courage and commitment
Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles—Feast
First Century
Patron Saint of curriers, woodcutters, and tanners (Simon); hopeless causes and hospital workers (Jude)
Pre-Congregation canonization
Liturgical Color: Red
Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop—Optional Memorial
1807–1870
Patron Saint of the Catholic press, textile merchants, and weavers
Canonized by Pope Pius XII on May 7, 1950
Liturgical Color: White
Saint John of Capistrano, Priest—Optional Memorial
1386–1456
Patron Saint of military chaplains, judges, jurists, and lawyers
Canonized by Pope Alexander VIII on October 16, 1690
Liturgical Color: White
aint John Paul II, Pope—Optional Memorial
1920–2005
Patron Saint of World Youth Days
Canonized by Pope Francis on April 27, 2014
Liturgical Color: White
Celebrating 60 Years of the Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation
Special Report from St. Francis Church, Kot Lakhpat – Sacrament of Confirmation, October 12, 2025
Lahore, September 1, 2025 – The Catholic Women’s Organization (CWO), in collaboration with the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS), Caritas Pakistan Lahore (CPL), Dar-ul-Kalam Lahore, St. John’s Parish Youhanabad, and St. John’s Boys High School and College, organized a special celebration of the Season of Creation 2025, following the Vatican’s global theme: “Peace with Creation.”
