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August Saints

August 1 - St. Alphonsus Liguori

St. Alphonsus Liguori is the patron saint of moral theologians and lay people.

August 7 - St. Cajetan

St. Cajetan is the patron saint of Argentina, the unemployed, gamblers and good fortune.

August 12 - St. Jane Frances de Chantal

St. Jane Frances de Chantal is the patron saint of  forgotten people, widows, and parents who are separated from their children.

August 19 - St. John Eudes

St. John Eudes is the patron saint of missionaries, of the Diocese of Baie-Comeau, and of fallen women and prostitutes.

August 24 -
St. Bartholomew

St. Bartholomew is the patron saint of leatherworkers, bookbinders, plasterers, butchers, tanners, and shoemakers.

August 2 - St. Eusebius of Vercelli

St. Eusebius became the first Bishop of Vercelli in 345.

August 8 - St. Dominic

St. Dominic is the patron saint of astronomers, the Dominican Republic, and falsely accused people.

August 13 - St. Pontian and St. Hippolytus

Both saints were exiled and gave their lives in martyrdom while in the mines of Sardinia. 

August 20 - St. Bernard

St. Bernard is patron saint of mountain climbers and skiers.

August 27 - St. Monica

St. Monica is the patron saint of alcoholics, victims of abuse and adultery, widows, and mothers facing family difficulties.

August 2 - St. Peter Julian Eymard

St. Peter Julian Eymard

August 9 - St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross

St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross is the patron saint of Europe and those who have lost parents.

August 14 - St. Maximilian Kolbe

St. Maximillian is the patron saint of drug addicts, people with eating disorders, families, journalists, amateur radio operators, prisoners, and the pro-life movement.

August 21 - St. Pius X

St. Pius X is the patron saint of First Communicants and pilgrims.

August 28 - St. Augustine

St. Augustine is the patron saint of  brewers, printers, theologians, and a number of cities and dioceses.

August 7 - St. Sixtus II

St. Sixtus II is the patron saint of grapes.

August 10 - St. Lawrence

St. Lawrence is the patron saint of school children, poor people, cooks and comedians.

August 16 - St. Stephen of Hungary

St. Stephen of Hungary is the patron saint of bricklayers and stonemasons.

August 23 - St. Rose of Lima

St. Rose of Lima is the patron saint of embroiderers, gardeners, florists, people who are harassed for their piety, and those suffering family problems.

St. Francois   de   Laval   -   May    6

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St. Francois   de   Laval   -   May    6

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