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Painting of Saint Catherine of Siena
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Saint Catherine of Siena

Saint Catherine of Siena was a Third Order Dominican known for her contemplation and prayer—as well as her involvement in Church and civil affairs. During the time when there were two and three popes each claiming the papacy, Saint Catherine sided with Pope Urban VI. She was named a Doctor of the Church in 1970.

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April 29
Stained Glass window of Saint Clement

Saint Clement

November 29
Saint Clement was the fourth pope of the Church, living toward the end of the first century. He is known for his letter to the church at Corinth, in which he tried to reestablish peace between the clergy and the ...
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Painting of Saint James of the Marche

Saint James of the Marche

November 28
Saint James was born in the Marche of Ancona. Before joining the Friars Minor, he earned doctorates in canon and civil law at the University of Perugia. He lived a very austere life, and was an extremely popular preacher, who ...
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Stained glass window of Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani

Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani

November 27
Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani was a Conventual Franciscan who taught the younger members of his community and served in administration. He was recognized as a great preacher and confessor. In the minds of the local people Francesco was considered a ...
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Saint Columban

Saint Columban

November 26
Saint Columban was an Irish missionary who worked on the European continent. He and 12 companions traveled to Gaul where they won the respect of the people. Columban established several monasteries in Europe.
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Stained glass window of Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Saint Catherine of Alexandria

November 25
According to the "Legend of St. Catherine," Catherine of Alexandria was instrumental in the conversion of 50 pagan philosophers as well as over 200 soldiers and royal family members.
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Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions

Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions

November 24
Saint Andrew Dung-Lac was one of the 117 people martyred in Vietnam between 1820 and 1862. While members of this group were beatified on four different occasions between 1900 and 1951, all were canonized by Pope John Paul II.
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