Patronage
Patron Saints of Seminarians
The Catholic Church venerates 2 saints as patrons of seminarians. 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. Charles Borromeo
Feast: November 4“He was a cardinal instrumental in the reform of the Catholic Church in the wake of the Council of Trent.”
St. Gregory Barbarigo
Feast: June 18“He is known for his contributions to the Catholic Church in the 17th century as a bishop and a diplomat.”
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