Today’s Saint

September 23, 2019

Saint of the Day for September 23: St. Pio of Pietrelcina (May 25, 1887-Sept. 23, 1968)

By Franciscan Media Saint Pio of Pietrelcina’s Story – In one of the largest such ceremonies in history, Pope John Paul II canonized Padre Pio of Pietrelcina on June […]

September 21, 2019

Today’s Saint: St. Matthew, Apostle, Feast day: September 21

Catholic News Agency - Saint Matthew, the first-century tax collector turned apostle who chronicled the life and ministry of Christ in his Gospel, is celebrated by the Church today, September 21. Although relatively little is known about the life of St. Matthew, the account he wrote of Christ's ministry – traditionally considered to be the first of the four Gospels - is of inestimable value to the Church, particularly in its verification of Jesus as the Messiah.

September 20, 2019

Saint of the Day for September 20: St. Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and Companions

By Franciscan Media Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and Companions’ Story(August 21, 1821 – September 16, 1846; Companions d. between 1839 – 1867) The first […]

September 19, 2019

Saint of the Day for September 19: St. Januarius (c. 300)

By Franciscan Media Saint Januarius’ Story – Little is known about the life of Januarius. He is believed to have been martyred in the Emperor Diocletian’s persecution […]