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Statue of Saint Conrad of Parzham
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Saint Conrad of Parzham

Saint Conrad of Parzham served as friary porter for 41 years. Anyone who came to the friary in Altoetting would have met Saint Conrad as he greeted them at the door. Such a role may not sound like much, but Saint Conrad turned it into a true ministry of love and service.

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April 20
Saint Gregory the Great

Saint Gregory the Great

September 3
Gregory, called "the Great," became pope at the age of 50. In his new role, he had much to do both within and outside the Church. Known for his reform of the liturgy, he is credited as the author of ...
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Blessed John Francis Burté and Companions

Blessed John Francis Burté and Companions

September 2
Victims of the French Revolution, these blesseds witnessed to their faith by refusing to take a civil oath which amounted to a denial of their faith. On a single day in Paris, 185 priests and religious were martyred.
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Saint Giles Painting

Saint Giles

September 1
One of the 14 Holy Helpers of Germany, Saint Giles was a popular saint in Germany, England, and elsewhere. While we know little about him, his wide popularity attests to his holiness.
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Saints Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus

Saints Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus

August 31
We know little about Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus except what we find in scripture. We do know that they were Jewish men of some standing who were not afraid to express their respect for Jesus.
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Statue of Saint Jeanne Jugan

Saint Jeanne Jugan

August 30
Canonized in 2009, Saint Jeanne Jugan had a history of helping the elderly and the poor. She founded the Little Sisters of the Poor to help her with her work, and by the time of her death the community numbered ...
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Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist

Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist

August 29
The martyrdom of John the Baptist is one of the most gruesome stories in the New Testament. Yet it is the story of the victory of faith and loyalty over cowardice and hate.
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