Saint Charles Borromeo

    Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop—Memorial
    1538–1584
    Patron Saint of apple orchards, bishops, catechism writers, catechists, catechumens, seminarians, starchmakers, and spiritual directors
    Invoked against abdominal pain, colic, stomach diseases, and ulcers
    Canonized by Pope Paul V on November 1, 1610
    Liturgical Color: White

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      St. Martin de Porres

      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

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        Saints Simon and Jude

        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

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          St. John of Capistrano

          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

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