Achilleus Gm
Martyr.
Early martyr of the church in Rome. Possibly a Roman soldier ordered to kill Christians, who was killed after he converted. Buried and remembered with St Nereus.
Adalbert of Prague Engm
Bishop, Martyr. Also known as Wojciech
Bishop of Prague, killed while preaching to the pagans in Prussia (northern Poland) after his family were murdered. Moved from 23 April in England due to St George.
Aelred of Rievaulx Engm
Abbot. Also known as Aethelred
English monk and later abbot of Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire. Best known for his spiritual writings, especially on friendship.
Aethelwold of Lindisfarne Engm
Bishop.
English monk and bishop of Lindisfarne. Finished and bound the Lindisfarne Gospels. Celebrated in England on 31 August with Aidan and the other Saints of Lindisfarne.
Agatha GM
Virgin, Martyr.
Young Roman noblewoman, raped and tortured for refusing to give up her vow of virginity and marry the Roman governor of Sicily. Died in prison.
Agnes GM
Virgin, Martyr.
Roman noble girl, executed at age 12 or 13 for refusing to deny her faith. Beheaded in the arena after failed attempts to rape her and burn her at the stake.
Aidan of Lindisfarne Engm
Bishop. Also known as Aedán (old Irish), Aodhán (modern Irish)
Irish monk, founder of the monastery on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, credited with restoring Christianity to Northumbria. Celebrated with the other Saints of Lindisfarne.
Alban Engm
Martyr.
First British martyr, executed by beheading by the Romans for hiding a priest and then handing himself over in his place, allowing the priest to escape.
Albert the Great Gm
Bishop, Doctor of the Church. Also known as Albertus Magnus, Albert of Cologne
Dominican friar, called the Great because of his extensive knowledge. Wrote widely on many subjects, including philosophy, theology, and all areas of science.
Aloysius Gonzaga GM
Religious. Also known as Luigi Gonzaga
Italian nobleman, joined the Jesuits at 18. Died aged 23 of the plague while caring for plague victims in a hospital.
Alphonsus Mary Liguori GM
Bishop, Doctor of the Church.
Italian bishop and founder of the Redemptorist congregation to preach to the poor. Worked as a lawyer before becoming a priest and wrote works on moral theology.
Ambrose GM
Bishop, Doctor of the Church. Also known as Ambrose of Milan, Aurelius Ambrosius
Bishop of Milan, very popular for his fairness and generosity to the poor. Wrote many hymns and fought against the Arian heresy. Assisted the conversion of St Augustine.
Andrew GF
Apostle.
One of the Twelve Apostles, older brother of Simon Peter. A disciple of John the Baptist, he brought Peter to Jesus. Died by being crucified on a diagonal cross.
Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions GM
Priest, Martyrs. Also known as Vietnamese Martyrs
Vietnamese priest killed for his faith in Vietnam. All of the thousands of martyrs of Vietnam, including St Andrew and 116 other named Saints, are celebrated on this day.
Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang & Companions GM
Priest, Martyrs. Also known as Korean Martyrs
First Korean priest (St Andrew) and a young seminarian (St Paul), tortured and killed for refusing to give up their faith. Celebrated with 101 other named Korean martyrs.
Angela Merici Gm
Virgin.
Italian teacher and founder of the Angelines, an organisation of unmarried religious women dedicated to teaching girls, which runs schools and orphanages.
Anne GM
Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The mother of Mary, according to tradition. Nothing is known about her, but certainly a holy woman and good role model for Mary. Celebrated with her husband St Joachim.
Anne Line Engm
Martyr.
English martyr, executed for hiding Catholic priests. Became a Catholic in her teens. After her husband was exiled, she sheltered undercover priests, and was arrested.
Anselm of Canterbury EngM
Bishop, Doctor of the Church. Also known as Anselm of Aosta, Anselm of Bec
Archbishop of Canterbury and renowned medieval theologian. Defended the Church against interference from the King of England, for which he was exiled twice.
Ansgar Gm
Bishop. Also known as Anskar, Oscar
Frankish bishop who made several missionary journeys to Denmark and Sweden, where he built the first church. Known for his holiness and great preaching.
Anthony Mary Zaccaria Gm
Priest.
Italian doctor who became a priest, founder of the Barnabites. Promoted devotion to the Eucharist among the laity, in particular Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Anthony of Egypt GM
Abbot. Also known as Anthony the Great, Anthony the Hermit
Egyptian hermit, lived alone in the desert for most of his life, eating only bread and water. His biography by St Athanasius helped spread monasticism across Europe.
Anthony of Padua GM
Priest, Doctor of the Church. Also known as Anthony of Lisbon
Portuguese Franciscan friar, entrusted by St Francis with the theological education of new friars. Known for his powerful preaching and his love of the poor and sick.
Apollinaris Gm
Bishop, martyr. Also known as Apollinaris of Ravenna
Martyr from Antioch, possibly a disciple of St Peter and first bishop of Ravenna in Italy. Beaten to death by a mob after Christianity was outlawed by Emperor Vespasian.
Athanasius GM
Bishop, Doctor of the Church. Also known as Athanasius of Alexandria, Athanasius the Great
Augustine of Canterbury EngF
Bishop.
Italian monk sent to Britain, became the first Archbishop of Canterbury. Began the restoration of England to Christianity after the Anglo-Saxon invasions.
Augustine of Hippo GM
Bishop, Doctor of the Church.
Augustine Zhao Rong & Companions Gm
Priest, Martyrs. Also known as Martyr Saints of China
Barnabas GM
Apostle.
Bartholomew GF
Apostle.
Basil the Great GM
Bishop, Doctor of the Church. Also known as Basil of Caesarea
Bede the Venerable EngM
Priest, Doctor of the Church.
Benedict EurF
Abbot. Also known as Benedict of Nursia
Bernard GM
Abbot, Doctor of the Church. Also known as Bernard of Clairvaux
Bernardine of Siena Gm
Priest. Also known as Bernardino of Siena
Blaise Gm
Bishop, martyr. Also known as Blase
Bonaventure DPM
Bishop, Doctor of the Church.
Boniface GM
Bishop, martyr. Also known as Boniface of Mainz
Bridget of Sweden ERrF
Religious.
Bruno Gm
Priest. Also known as Bruno of Cologne
Cajetan Gm
Priest.
Callistus I Gm
Pope, Martyr. Also known as Callixtus I
Camillus de Lellis Gm
Priest.
Casimir Gm
. Also known as Casimir Jagiellon
Catherine of Alexandria Gm
Virgin, Martyr.
Catherine of Siena EurF
Virgin, Doctor of the Church.
Cecilia GM
Virgin, Martyr.
Cedd Engm
Bishop.
Chad Engm
Bishop. Also known as Chad of Mercia
Charles Borromeo GM
Bishop. Also known as Carlo Borromeo
Charles Lwanga & Companions GM
Martyrs. Also known as Uganda Martyrs
Ugandan martyr and member of the royal court of King Mwanga II, who considered Christianity a threat to his power. Executed with 21 others who had converted.
Christopher Magallanes & Companions Gm
Priest, Martyrs. Also known as Cristóbal Magallanes Jara, Cristero Martyrs
Mexican priest, executed during the Cristero War for disobeying the anti-religious laws of the time. Celebrated with 24 other martyrs the period, mostly priests.
Clare of Assisi GM
Virgin. Also known as Chiara d'Assisi
Clement I Gm
Pope, Martyr. Also known as Clement of Rome
Colmán of Lindisfarne Engm
Bishop. Also known as Colmán of Inishbofin
Irish monk and bishop of Lindisfarne. Encouraged a holy lifestyle among his monks. Celebrated in England on 31 August with Aidan and the other Saints of Lindisfarne.
Columba Engm
Abbot. Also known as Colmcille
Columbanus Gm
Abbot. Also known as Columban
Cornelius GM
Pope, Martyr.
Cosmas Gm
Martyr.
Cuthbert Engm
Bishop. Also known as Cuthbert of Lindisfarne
Cyprian GM
Bishop, martyr. Also known as Cyprian of Carthage
Cyril EurF
Monk.
Cyril of Alexandria Gm
Bishop, Doctor of the Church.
Cyril of Jerusalem Gm
Bishop, Doctor of the Church.
Damasus I Gm
Pope.
Damian Gm
Martyr.
David EngF
Bishop. Also known as David of Mynyw
Denis Gm
Bishop, Martyr. Also known as Denis of Paris
Bishop of Paris, beheaded during the Roman persecutions in the mid 3rd Century. Killed and celebrated with his two companions St Rusticus and St Eleutherius.
Dominic GM
Priest. Also known as Dominic de Guzmán
Dominic of the Mother of God (Blessed) Engm
Priest. Also known as Dominic Barberi
Dunstan DPm
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Eadbehrt of Lindisfarne Engm
Bishop.
English monk and bishop of Lindisfarne. Known for his holiness and Bible knowledge. Celebrated in England on 31 August with Aidan and the other Saints of Lindisfarne.
Eadfrith of Lindisfarne Engm
Bishop.
English monk and bishop of Lindisfarne. Probably created the the Lindisfarne Gospels. Celebrated in England on 31 August with Aidan and the other Saints of Lindisfarne.
Eata of Lindisfarne Engm
Bishop. Also known as Eata of Hexham
English monk and bishop of Lindisfarne, teacher of St Cuthbert. Celebrated in England on 31 August with Aidan and the other Saints of Lindisfarne.
Edmund of Abingdon DPS
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Edward the Confessor Engm
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Eleutherius Gm
Martyr.
Companion of St Denis, martyred and celebrated with him on 9 October.
Elizabeth of Hungary Gm
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Elizabeth of Portugal Gm
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Ephrem of Syria Gm
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Etheldreda Engm
. Also known as Audrey
Eusebius of Vercelli Gm
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Fabian Gm
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Faustina Kowalska Gm
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Felicity GM
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Fidelis of Sigmaringen Gm
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Finan of Lindisfarne Engm
Bishop.
Irish monk and bishop of Lindisfarne, builder of the original cathedral. Celebrated in England on 31 August with Aidan and the other Saints of Lindisfarne.
First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Gm
. Also known as Basilissa, Anastasia, Edestus, Martinian, Processus, Torpes
Frances of Rome Gm
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Francis de Sales GM
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Francis of Assisi GM
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Francis of Paola Gm
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Francis Xavier GM
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Gabriel GF
Archangel.
George EngS
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Gregory of Narek Gm
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Gregory of Nazianzus GM
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Gregory the Great EngF
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Hedwig Gm
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Henry Gm
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Hilary of Poitiers Gm
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Hilda of Whitby Engm
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Hildegard of Bingen Gm
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Hippolytus Gm
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Hugh of Lincoln Engm
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Ignatius of Antioch GM
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Ignatius of Loyola GM
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Irenaeus GM
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Isidore Gm
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James GF
. Also known as James the Greater
James the Lesser GF
. Also known as James, son of Alphaeus
Jane Frances de Chantal Gm
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Januarius Gm
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Jerome GM
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Jerome Emiliani Gm
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Joachim GM
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The father of Mary, according to tradition. Nothing is known about him, but no doubt a faithful husband to St Anne and good father to Mary. Celebrated with his wife.
John GF
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John Baptist de la Salle GM
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John Bosco GM
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John Chrysostom GM
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John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues & Companions Gm
. Also known as North American Martyrs
John Diego Cuahtlatoatzin Gm
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John Eudes Gm
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John Fisher EngF
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John Henry Newman EngF
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John I Gm
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John Leonardi Gm
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John Mary Vianney GM
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John of Avila Gm
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John of Capestrano Gm
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John of Damascus Gm
. Also known as John Damascene
John of God Gm
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John of Kanty Gm
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John of the Cross GM
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John Paul II Gm
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John the Baptist GS
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John the Baptist, Passion of GM
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John XXIII Gm
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Josaphat GM
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Joseph GS
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Joseph Calasanz Gm
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Joseph the Worker Gm
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Josephine Bakhita Gm
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Jude GF
. Also known as Thaddaeus
Justin GM
. Also known as Justin Martyr
Laurence of Brindisi Gm
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Laurence Ruiz & Companions Gm
. Also known as 16 Martyrs of Japan
Lawrence GF
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Lazarus GM
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Leo the Great GM
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Louis Grignion de Montfort Gm
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Louis IX Gm
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Lucy GM
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Luke GF
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Magloire GueM
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Marcellinus Gm
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Margaret Clitherow Engm
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Margaret Mary Alacoque Gm
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Margaret Pole (Blessed) DPm
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Margaret Ward Engm
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Maria Goretti Gm
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Mark GF
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Martha GM
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Martin de Porres Gm
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Martin I Gm
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Martin of Tours GM
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Mary GM
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Mary Magdalene GF
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Mary, Mother of God GS
. Also known as Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary, Mother of the Church GM
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Matthew GF
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Matthias GF
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Maximilian Kolbe GM
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Methodius EurF
Bishop.
Michael GF
Archangel.
Monica GM
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Nereus Gm
Martyr.
Early martyr of the church in Rome. Possibly a Roman soldier ordered to kill Christians, who was killed after he converted. Buried and remembered with St Nereus.
Nicholas Gm
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Norbert Gm
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Oliver Plunkett Engm
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Our Lady of Fatima Gm
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Our Lady of Guadelupe Gm
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Our Lady of Loreto Gm
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Our Lady of Lourdes Gm
. Also known as Notre Dame de Lourdes
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Gm
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Our Lady of Sorrows GM
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Our Lady of the Rosary GM
. Also known as Notre Dame du Rosaire
Our Lady of Walsingham EngF
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Our Lady Star of the Sea GueS
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Pancras Gm
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Patrick EngF
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Paul GS
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Paul Miki & Companions GM
. Also known as 26 Martyrs of Japan
Paul of the Cross Gm
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Paul VI Gm
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Paul, Conversion of GF
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Paulinus of York Engm
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Perpetua GM
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Peter GS
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Peter Canisius Gm
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Peter Chanel Gm
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Peter Chrysologus Gm
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Peter Claver Gm
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Peter Damian Gm
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Peter Julian Eymard Gm
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Peter the Exorcist Gm
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Peter, Chair of GF
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Philip GF
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Philip Neri GM
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Pier Giorgio Frassati (Blessed) DPm
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Pio of Pietrelcina GM
. Also known as Padre Pio
Pius V Gm
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Pius XI GM
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Polycarp GM
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Pontian Gm
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Raphael GF
Archangel.
Raymond of Penyafort Gm
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Richard of Chichester Engm
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Rita of Cascia Gm
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Robert Bellarmine Gm
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Romauld Gm
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Rose of Lima Gm
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Rusticus Gm
Martyr.
Companion of St Denis, martyred and celebrated with him on 9 October.
Sampson of Dol GueM
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Scholastica GM
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Sebastian Gm
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Seven Founders of the Servite Order Gm
. Also known as Bonfilius, Alexis, Manettus, Amadeus, Hugh, Sostene, Buonagiunta
Sharbel Makhluf Gm
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Simon GF
. Also known as Simon the Zealot
Sixtus II & Companions Gm
. Also known as Sixtus II, Januarius, Vincentius, Magnus, Stephanus, Felicissimus, Agapitus
Stanislaus of Szczepanów GM
. Also known as Stanislaw, Stanislaus the Martyr
Stephen GF
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Stephen of Hungary Gm
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Swithun DPM
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Sylvester I Gm
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Teresa Benedicta of the Cross EurF
. Also known as Edith Stein
Teresa of Avila GM
. Also known as Teresa of Jesus
The English Martyrs EngF
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Theodore of Canterbury Engm
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Thérèse of Lisieux GM
. Also known as Thérèse of the Child Jesus
Thomas GF
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Thomas Aquinas GM
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Thomas Becket EngF
. Also known as Thomas of Canterbury
Thomas More EngF
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Timothy GM
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Titus GM
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Tuda of Lindisfarne Engm
Bishop.
Irish monk and bishop of Lindisfarne. Worked to heal divisions in the local church. Celebrated in England on 31 August with Aidan and the other Saints of Lindisfarne.