Patronage
Patron Saints of The Poor
The Catholic Church venerates 10 saints as patrons of the poor. 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. Agnes of Bohemia
Feast: March 2“She is known for her deep devotion to Christ and for her role as a nun and abbess.”
St. Anthony of Padua
Feast: June 13“A revered Franciscan preacher known for his powerful sermons and miracles.”
St. Callistus I
Feast: October 14“St. Callistus I was known for his role as pope and his reforms in the early Church.”
St. Conrad of Piacenza
Feast: February 19“Known for his deep spirituality and commitment to asceticism.”
St. Cosmas
Feast: September 26“St. Cosmas is known as a patron saint of physicians and surgeons.”
St. Dulce Lopes Pontes
Feast: August 13“A Brazilian religious sister known as the 'Mother of the Poor' who built hospitals, orphanages, and schools for the destitute.”
St. Magdalen of Canossa
Feast: April 10“Founding the Canossian Daughters of Charity.”
St. Medard
Feast: June 8“He is known for his role as a bishop and protector against storms, particularly in the region of Picardy, France.”
St. Pammachius
Feast: August 30“St. Pammachius is known for being a dedicated Christian martyr and an advocate for the needy during the early days of Christianity.”
St. Vincent de Paul
Feast: September 27“He dedicated his life to serving the poor and founded the Vincentians and the Daughters of Charity.”
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