Patronage
Patron Saints of Sick Children
The Catholic Church venerates 3 saints as patrons of sick children. 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. Colette of Corbie
Feast: March 6“A French reformer who restored the Rule of St. Clare to its original strictness, founding 17 convents across Europe.”
St. John Neumann
Feast: January 5“A missionary from Bohemia who became the fourth Bishop of Philadelphia and founded the first diocesan school system in the US.”
St. William
Feast: June 25“He is known for his extensive work in reforming monastic life and promoting the Benedictine Rule.”
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