September Saints
This 20th century saint cared for the poor, sick, and dying in Calcutta, India.
Who is St. Teresa of Calcutta/Mother Teresa? Sept. 5
This French patron of florists, missionaries, and priests wrote The Story of a Soul and is one of four female Doctors of the Church.
Who is St. Therese of Lisieux? Oct. 1
This beloved bishop supposedly punched the heretic Arius at the Council of Nicaea.
Who is St. Nicholas? Dec. 6
The first American-born saint.
Who is Elizabeth Ann Seton? Jan. 4
This patron of France and soldiers helped her country defeat the British in the 100 Years War.
Who is St. Joan of Arc? May 30
This Franciscan priest could read consciences during Confessions and received the stigmata.
Who is St. Pio of Pietrelcina/Padre Pio? Sept. 23
This Italian patron of animals founded one of the most influential Catholic religious orders.
Who is St. Francis of Assisi? Oct. 4
Our Lady appeared to this saint in Guadalupe, Mexico.
Who is St. Juan Diego? Dec. 9
This martyr is the patron saint of athletes.
Who is St. Sebastian? Jan. 20
The first pope in the history of the Church.
Who is St. Peter? June 29
This Franciscan patron of pilots and astronauts "floated" during prayer.
Who is St. Joseph of Cupertino? Sept. 18
This Polish saint's revelations from Jesus gave us the devotion of Divine Mercy.
Who is St. Faustina? Oct. 5
This apostle was the only one to remain with Jesus during the cruxifixion.
Who is St. John the Evangelist? Dec. 27
This Dominican Doctor of the Church is the patron of students, teachers, philosophers, and theologians.
Who is St. Thomas Aquinas? Jan. 28
This martyr authored the most books of the New Testament.
Who is St. Paul? June 29
This patron of preachers and speakers was nicknamed "golden-mouthed."
Who is St. John Chrysostom? Sept. 13
This holy pope survived an assassination attempt and served the Church from 1978-2005.
Who is St. John Paul II? Oct. 22
This patron of deacons was the first martyr in the history of the Church.
Who is St. Stephen? Dec. 26
This martyred bishop is the patron of throat ailments.
Who is St. Blaise? Feb. 3
This Franciscan Doctor of the Church is the patron of lost items.
Who is St. Anthony of Padua? June 13
This martyred saint's blood liquifies on his feast day.
Who is St. Januarius? Sept. 19
This Visitation nun's revelations from Jesus led to devotion to the Sacred Heart.
Who is St. Margaret Mary Alacoque? Oct. 16
This early martyr became the patron of blindness and eye disorders after her eyes were taken before her death.
Who is St. Lucy? Dec. 13
This ex-slave joined the Canossian Sisters after reaching Italy and obtaining her freedom.
Who is St. Josephine Bakhita? Feb. 8
This holy priest contracted and died from leprosy after caring for people with the disease.
Who is St. Damien of Molokai? May 10