Blessed Angelus of Chivasso
A 15th-century Piedmontese Franciscan friar, Angelo of Chivasso distinguished himself by his exemplary piety and love of…
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Franciscan
19 saints
Blessed Archangel of Calatafimi
A member of the illustrious Placentini family in Sicily, Archangel of Calatafimi first lived as a hermit before joining …
Saint Bernardino of Siena (Franciscan)
A member of the illustrious Albizeschi family, Bernardino of Siena was a major 15th-century Franciscan preacher, famous …
Venerable Brother Egidio of Saint Joseph
An 18th-century Franciscan religious, Egidio de Saint-Joseph distinguished himself by his humility and charity in Naples…
Blessed Brother Pacificus
A former troubadour crowned 'King of Verses' by Emperor Frederick II, he converted after seeing luminous crosses on Sain…
Blessed Conrad of Ascoli
Born in Ascoli in 1234, Conrad of Ascoli was a Franciscan friar renowned for his missionary zeal in Africa and his theol…
Blessed Conrad of Offida
An Italian Franciscan religious of the 13th century, Conrad of Offida distinguished himself by his profound humility, re…
Blessed Gauthier
Born in Bruges and a doctor of theology, Blessed Gauthier was a Franciscan provincial before becoming Bishop of Poitiers…
Blessed John of Avellino
Born in 1250, John of Avellino led a tumultuous youth before converting and becoming a Franciscan lay brother. Recognize…
Blessed John of Parma
A 13th-century Franciscan friar, John of Parma was elected Minister General of his order in 1247. A diplomat and theolog…
Blessed John Tentialbene
A nobleman from Todi who became a Franciscan lay brother in 1230, Jean received the nickname Tentialbene for his constan…
Blessed Julian of Saint Augustine
Born in Castile to a Béarnais father exiled for his faith, Julian became a Franciscan lay brother after initially being …
Blessed Ladislaus of Gielniów
A 15th-century Polish Franciscan religious, Ladislas of Gielniow was a renowned preacher and provincial of his order. Kn…
Saint Louis of Anjou (Bishop of Toulouse)
Son of the King of Naples and grand-nephew of Saint Louis, Louis of Anjou renounced the throne to embrace Franciscan pov…
Blessed Rizzeri
A noble student in Bologna, Rizzeri joined Saint Francis of Assisi after hearing him preach. Having become provincial of…
Saints Daniel, Samuel, Donulus, Leo, Hugolinus, Nicholas and Angelus
In 1221, seven Franciscan friars led by Daniel of Calabria set out to evangelize North Africa. After preaching the Chris…
Blessed Salvador of Horta
A 16th-century Spanish Franciscan religious, Salvador of Horta lived a life of humility as a shepherd, shoemaker, and th…
Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio
Sebastian of Aparicio was a 16th-century Spanish entrepreneur who emigrated to Mexico, where he laid out major roads. Af…
Blessed Thomas of Cori
Born in Cori in 1655, Thomas of Cori was a Franciscan reformer known for his great austerity and charity toward the poor…