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  SAINTS OF THE DAY FOR APRIL 22 PRAY FOR US St. Arwald, 686 A.D. Martyrs, sons of Arwald, the prince of the Isle of Wight, just off the English coast. The martyrs are called Arwald because their proper names are not known. They were slain after Baptism by King Cadwall, who was a pagan.   St. Abdiesus and Companions, Roman Catholic Martyrs of Persia who was caught up in the persecutions conducted by King Shapur II. Records indicate that Abdiesus was accompanied in his martyrdom by Abrosimus, Acepsimus, Azadanes, Azades, Bicor, Mareas, Milles, and a women named Tarbula. Some were Persian courtiers, others priests and bishops. Tarbula was the sister of St. Simeon, and suffered a particularly cruel death by sawing. Feastday April 22 ST. CAIUS, POPE Caius was born in the Dalmatian city of Salona, to a noble family, possibly related to the emperor Diocletian. He was Pope from 283 to 296, and may have been the uncle of St Susanna. He fought against emerging heresies and gave de...

  St Beuno https://www.indcatholicnews.com/saint/116

  Gospel in Art: Saint Anselm of Canterbury, Bishop, Doctor https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54837

 SAINTS OF THE DAY FOR APRIL 21 PRAY FOR US ST. APOLLONIUS, PHILOSOPHER AND ROMAN MARTYR Martyr whose Apologia, or defense of the faith, is considered one of the most priceless documents of the early Church. Apollonius was a Roman senator who was denounced as a Christian by one of his slaves. The Praetorian Prefect, Sextus Tigidius Perennis, arrested him, also putting the slave to death as an informer. April 21 Saint Anselm of Canterbury, Roman Catholic Priest, Archbishop of Canterbury and Doctor of The Church. Feastday April 21 St. Beuno. Beuno's legend has him a monk in Wales who founded his own community and performed numerous miracles, among them, restoring St. Winifred's head after she was beheaded. However, he does seem to have been an effective preacher who evangelized much of North Wales and founded a monastery at Clynnog Fawr (Carnavonshire).   ST. CONRAD OF PARZHAM, CAPUCHIN For more than 40 years — from his profession of solemn vows in 1852 to his death in 1894...

  St Agnes of Montepulciano https://www.indcatholicnews.com/saint/115

  Gospel in Art: Do not work for the food that perishes https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54829

SAINTS OF THE DAY FOR APRIL 20 PRAY FOR US Bl. Francis Page, 1602 A.D. Jesuit martyr of England. Born in Antwerp, Belgium, Francis was a member of an English Protestant family of Harrow-on-the-Hill, in England. Reconciled to the Catholic faith, he was ordained in 1600 and sent from Douai, France, to England. He was arrested there two years later. While in prison, Francis entered the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits. He was martyred at Tyburn, England, and was beatified in 1929.   https://www.jesuit.org.sg/april-20th-francis-page-sj/ Bl. John Finch, 1584 A.D. Martyr of England. He was a yeoman farmer of Eccleston, Lancashire, who returned to the Church. He harbored priests and acted as a clerk and catechist. John was arrested and tried with Blessed James Bell. They were executed at Lancaster. Both were beatified in 1929.   Bl. Robert Watkinson, 1579-1602 A.D. English martyr. Born at Hemingborough, Yorkshire, he left England and studied at Douai, France, and then Rome in ...

  St Alphege https://www.indcatholicnews.com/saint/114

  https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54822 Gospel in Art: Two of the disciples were going to a village named Emmaus Father Patrick van der VorstApr 18th, 2026

 SAINTS OF THE DAY FOR APRIL 19 PRAY FOR US St. James Duckett, Blessed, 1602 A.D. Martyr of England, hanged at Tybum. James was born in Gilfortriggs, Westmoreland, England. After being drawn to Catholicism, he refused to attend Protestant services and passed two terms in prison. He then took instructions and was baptized. James went to London, where he spent more time in prison and distributed Catholic materials. Arrested for his faith, he was imprisoned for nine years before his execution at Tyburn. He was beatified in 1929.   ST. LEO IX, POPE Educated at Toul, he became its archbishop in 1027, and after he became pope, he canonized Gerard of Toul. Nominated by Emperor Henry III, Bruno was elected in 1049, and he began immediately to hold synods which called for clerical reforms such as the abolition of simony and an end to clerical unchastity. April 19 St. Alphege, 1012 A.D. Archbishop and "the First Martyr of Canterbury." He was born in 953 and became a monk in the Dee...

  St Laisren https://www.indcatholicnews.com/saint/113

  Gospel in Art: They saw Jesus walking on the lake https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54817

 SAINTS OF THE DAY FOR APRIL 18 PRAY FOR US St. Faustinus & Companions, Forty-five Roman Catholic martyrs, martyred in Rome. St. Apollonius the Apologist, Roman Catholic Martyr whose Apologia, or defense of the faith, is considered one of the most priceless documents of the early Church. Apollonius was a Roman senator who was denounced as a Christian by one of his slaves. The Praetorian Prefect, Sextus Tigidius Perennis, arrested him, also putting the slave to death as an informer. Perennis demanded that Apollonius denounce the faith, and when he refused, the case was remanded to the Roman senate. There a debate took place between Perennis and Apollonius that clearly outlines the beauty and the value of Christianity. Despite his eloquent defense, Apollonius was condemned and beheaded. Feastday April 18 Sts. Eleutherius & Anthia, Roman Catholic Martyrs. Eleutherius was a bishop in Illyria, Dalmatia, with his mother, Anthia. He was a Roman, educated by Bishop Dynamius. At the...

  Pope to academic community: Form leaders dedicated to serving the common good - Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-04/pope-to-university-form-leaders-dedicated-to-serving-common-good.html

  St Stephen Harding https:// indcatholicnews.com/saint/112

  Gospel in Art: There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54810

SAINTS OF THE DAY FOR APRIL 17 PRAY FOR US ST. SIMEON, BISHOP OF SELEUCIA AND MARTYR-In 324, Simeon Barsabae became Bishop of Seleucia-Ctesiphon in Persia. Twenty years later, the king, Sapor II began once again to persecute Christians, and Simeon was martyred with numerous companions, including Usthazade, a eunuch in the royal court, whom he converted on his way to martyrdom.   St. Anicetus, Roman Catholic Pope a Syrian from Emesa. He became pope about 155 and actively opposed Marcionism and Gnosticism. His pontificate saw the appearance of the controversy between East and West over the date of Easter. St. Polycarp, a disciple of John, is reported to have visited him in Rome about the dispute, which was to accelerate and grow more heated over the following centuries. Feast day April 17 ST. ROBERT, ABBOT OF CÌTEAUX-A monk at Molesme, in France, Robert pressed for a strict observance of the Benedictine rule, in contrast to his brethren. In 1098 he founded at new abbey at Cîteau...

  Why Hagia Sophia is So Important? The Whole History is Explained  https://youtu.be/v6BAPskdJXc?si=q1Dni5C1BDizO1bL

  St Bernadette https://www.indcatholicnews.com/saint/370

  Gospel in Art: He who comes from heaven is above all https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54803

  SAINTS OF THE DAY FOR APRIL 16 PRAY FOR US Bl. Francoise Suhard Menard, Roman Catholic laywoman martyred during the French Revolution. Feastday April 16 Bl. Francoise Micheneau Gillot, Roman Catholic laywoman martyred during the French Revolution. Feastday April 16 Bl. Anne Maugrain, Roman Catholic laywoman martyred during the French Revolution. Feastday April 16 Bl. Pierre Delepine, Roman Catholic layman and a martyr during the French Revolution. Feastday April 16 St. Paternus. The first 5th century saint. He followed his father's path by becoming a hermit in Wales. He founded the monastery at the great church of Paternus, and became a bishop of that region. He was known for his preaching, charity and mortifications. Scholars believe his story is an amalgam. Feastday April 16. St. Benedict Joseph Labré, Roman Catholic Patron of Unmarried men (bachelors), rejects, mental illness, mentally ill people, insanity, beggars, hobos, the homeless. Benedict, a French man, was given the ni...

  St Ruadhan https://www.indcatholicnews.com/saint/111

  Pope Leo at St Augustine's Basilica: Christ invites us to renew our lives completely https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54794

  Gospel in Art: Jesus said to Nicodemus, 'For God so loved the world...' https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54795

 SAINTS OF THE DAY FOR APRIL15 PRAY FOR US St. Hunna Called “the Holy Washerwoman,” a noblewoman who devoted herself to the poor of Strasbourg, France. The daughter of a duke and wife of Huno of Hunnaweyer, she even washed the poor, hence her name. St. Paternus. The first 5th century saint. He followed his father's path by becoming a hermit in Wales. He founded the monastery at the great church of Paternus, and became a bishop of that region. He was known for his preaching, charity and mortifications. Scholars believe his story is an amalgam.  St. Ruadan, 584 A.D. One of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, an abbot founder. He was born in Leinster, Ireland, and was a disciple of St. Finian of Clonard. Ruadan was the founder of the monastery of Lothra, in Tipperary, which had 150 monks.   St. Mundus, 962 A.D. Scottish abbot sometimes called Mund, Munde, or Mond. He founded abbeys in Argyle, Scotland.   ST. ABBONDIO https://www.jesuit.org.sg/april-15th-sg-peter-b...

  St Caradoc https://www.indcatholicnews.com/saint/110

  Gospel in Art: The wind blows where it wishes https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54787

 SAINTS OF THE DAY FOR APRIL 14 PRAY FOR US St. Domnina of Terni, Roman Catholic Virgin Martyr with virgin companions. They died in Termi, Umbria, Italy. It is reported that St. Valentine was martyred at the same time. Feastday April 14 ST. TIBURTIUS, VALERIANUS, AND MAXIMUS, MARTYRS ON THE VIA APPIA. The existence of the aforesaid martyrs, however, is a historical fact. The relation between St. Cecilia and Valerianus, Tiburtius, and Maximus, mentioned in the Acts, has perhaps some historical foundation. These three saints were buried in the Catacomb of Praetextatus on the Via Appia, where their tombs are mentioned in the ancient pilgrim Itineraria. April 14 St. Lydwine, Roman Catholic patroness of sickness. Feastday April 14 St. Tassach, 495 A.D. Bishop, also known as Asicus. One of the first disciples of St. Patrick, he was a gifted artisan, creating for St. Patrick croziers, patens, and chalices. He was later appointed the first bishop of Rahoip, Ireland, and gave Patrick the la...

  St Martin I https://www.indcatholicnews.com/saint/109

  Gospel in Art: There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54779