Patronage

Patron Saints of Catholic Press

The Catholic Church venerates 2 saints as patrons of Catholic press. Each came to this patronage through their own life — read their stories below and ask for the intercession of the one whose path speaks to yours.

St. Anthony Mary Claret

Feast: October 24

Spanish archbishop and founder of the Congregation of Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretians).

St. Peter Canisius

Feast: December 21

A prominent figure in the Counter-Reformation and a Jesuit Doctor of the Church.

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