Saint James, Apostle—Feast
First Century–c. 44
Patron Saint of blacksmiths, druggists, equestrians, hatmakers, laborers, pilgrims, knights, soldiers, tanners, veterinarians, and several countries and cities, including Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Invoked against arthritis and rheumatism
Pre-Congregation canonization
Liturgical Color: Red
Saint Sharbel (Charbel) Makhlūf, Priest, Hermit—Optional Memorial
1828–1898
Patron Saint of Lebanon
Canonized by Pope Paul VI on October 9, 1977
Liturgical Color: White
1303–1373
Patron Saint of Europe, Sweden, and widows
Canonized by Pope Boniface IX on October 7, 1391
Liturgical Color: White
Saint Mary Magdalene—Feast
First Century
Patron Saint of pharmacists, contemplatives, converts, glovemakers, hairdressers, penitent sinners, people ridiculed for their piety, perfumers, reformed prostitutes, tanners, women
Invoked against sexual temptations
Pre-Congregation canonization
Liturgical Color: White
Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor—Optional Memorial
1559–1619
Patron Saint of Brindisi, Italy
Canonized by Pope Leo XIII in 1881
Proclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope John XXIII in 1959
Liturgical Color: White
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Sunday Mass at the Parish of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo, and recalls that we are to look to the Lord, the Good Samaritan, and reminds that when we experience God’s love and healing, we are able to offer the same consolation to others we encounter.
Saint Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr First Century–c. 79 (Or possibly died late Second Century) Patron Saint of Ravenna and Emilia-Romagna, Italy Invoked against gout, venereal disease, and epilepsy Pre-Congregation canonization…
Our Lady of Mount Carmel—Optional Memorial
Late Twelfth–Early Thirteenth Century
Patron Saint of Bolivia and the Carmelite Order
Invoked for those in Purgatory
Liturgical Color: White
