Saint Romuald
The founder of the Camaldolese continually went in search of saintly solitude, founding hermitages and small monasteries
Saint Gregory Barbarigo
He diligently took care of the teaching of the Catechism, believing it fundamental to transmit the truths of faith to Christians of all ages. He had a great love for the Eucharist
Immaculate Heart of Mary
The cult to the Immaculate Heart of Mary came about through some of the greatest Marian manifestations in history, such as Fatima, where the Virgin asked for the reparative Communion of the five Saturdays
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Through St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the Lord established the devotions of the Holy Hour and the Communion of Reparation on the nine first Fridays of the month.
Saint Germaine Cousin
She was born with a malformed hand and had suffered from scrofula. Her piety grew every time a feast in honour of Our Lady approached
Saint Elisha
He continued Elijah's mission at a dramatic time for Israel, marked by continuous infidelity to the Covenant on the part of the kings and the people
Saint Anthony of Padua
Gregory IX called him “Ark of the Covenant” and “Treasure trove of Scriptures”.
Saint Gaspar Bertoni
He took care to educate young people to know Jesus, teaching them to thank the Lord in both joy and trials.
Saint Barnabas
According to tradition, he was in the group of 72 disciples sent by Jesus to announce the Kingdom of God
Saint Landry of Paris
He founded the first hospital in Paris, the Hôtel-Dieu (“Hostel of God”), the oldest in the world still in operation
Saint Ephrem the Syrian
His uniqueness was that he was able to bring together theology and poetry
Corpus Christi
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi was celebrated for the first time in 1247 in the diocese of Liège. At its origin there were the exhortations of Saint Juliana of Cornillon
