Saint Francis of Paola
Born in Calabria in 1416, Francis of Paola founded the Order of Minims, characterized by extreme austerity and the vow of Lenten life. Famou…
Saints Calendar
April 2nd
5 saints celebrated
Jacques Olier
Jacques Olier (1608-1657) was the founder of the Society of Saint-Sulpice and a major figure of the Catholic Reformation in France. As pasto…
Saint Longis (Lenogisilus)
A German nobleman fleeing his pagan family, Saint Longis settled in Maine under Bishop Saint Hadouin. He founded the monastery of La Boissel…
Saint Mary of Egypt
A former sinner from Alexandria, Mary converted in Jerusalem before an icon of the Virgin. She lived for forty-seven years in the desert of …
Saint Nizier of Lyon
Son of the senator Florentinus, Nizier became Archbishop of Lyon in the 6th century after being chosen by his uncle Saint Serdot and King Ch…