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denotes that the saint is a Canadian Saint or a patron saint of Canada.
August 1 - St. Alphonsus Liguori
St. Alphonsus Liguori is the patron saint of confessors, moral theologians, and those who suffer from arthritis.
August 7 - St. Cajetan
St. Cajetan is the patron saint of the unemployed, job seekers, and gamblers.
August 2 - St. Eusebius of Vercelli
St. Eusebius of Vercelli is the patron saint of the faithful bishops and defenders of the truth, particularly in times of religious persecution or confusion
August 7 - St. Sixtus II
St. Sixtus II is the patron saint of grape prosperity, pregnant women, and those suffering from neck, back, and loin pain.
August 2- St. Peter Julian Eymard
St. Peter Julian Eymard is the patron saint of the Eucharistic Revival.
August 8 - St. Dominic Guzman
St. Dominic de Guzman is the patron saint of astronomers, natural scientists, the Dominican Republic, and the innocent falsely accused of crimes
August 4 - St. John Vianney
St. John Vianney is the patron saint of parish priests.
August 9 - St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross is the patron saint of Europe, and also a patron saint of converts to Christianity.
August 10 - St. Lawrence of Rome
St. Lawrence is the patron saint of Rome, cooks, brewers, bakers, tanners, the poor, comedians, and librarians, and archivists.
August 11 - St. Clare of Assisi
St. Clare of Assisi of the Cross is the patron saint of television, eye disease, goldsmiths, needle workers, laundry workers, and good weather.
August 12 - St. Jane Frances de Chantal
St. Jane Frances de Chantal widows, forgotten people, parents separated from their children, and people with in-law problems.
August 13 - St. Pontian and St. Hippolytus
St. Pontian is the patron saint of arbonia and Montaldo Scarampi in Italy.
St. Hippolytus is the patron saint of horses.
August 14 - St. Maximilian Kolbe
St. Maxilian Kolbe is the patron saint of drug addicts, prisoners, families, and the pro-life movement.
August 16 - St. Stephen of Hungary
St. Stephen of Hungary is the patron saint of missionaries, the Eudist Fathers (his religious order), and the Order of Our Lady of Charity.
August 19 - St. John Eudes
St. John of Eudes is the patron saint ofmissionaries, the Eudist Fathers (his religious order), and the Order of Our Lady of Charity.
August 20 - St. Bernard of Clairvaux
St. Bernard of Clairvaux is the patron saint of beekeepers, bees, candlemakers, chandlers, Cistercians, and the Knights Templar.
August 21 - St. Pius X
St. Pius X is the patron saint of First Communicants and pilgrims.
August 23 - St. Rose of Lima
St. Rose of Lima is the patron saint of various groups and locations, including embroiderers, gardeners, florists, those who suffer ridicule for their piety, and people who experience family problems.
August 24 - St. Bartholomew
St. Bartholomew is the patron saint of tanners, plasterers, tailors, leatherworkers, bookbinders, farmers, housepainters, butchers, and glove makers
August 25 - St. Joseph Calasanz
St. Joseph Calasanz is the patron saint of Catholic schools, especially those that serve the poor, and also of schoolchildren.
August 27 - St. Monica
St. Monica is the patron saint of several things, most notably mothers, and specifically, mothers of wayward children. She is also the patron saint of married women, homemakers, difficult marriages, victims of abuse, and alcoholics.
August 28 - St. Augustine of Hippo
St. Augustine is the patron saint of brewers, printers, theologians, and the alleviation of sore eyes.
August 25 - St. Louix IX
St. Louix IX is the patron saint of of France, the French Monarchy, and the Secular Franciscan Order.
Christine Taylor, Director
catechetics@padiocese.ca
306-922-4747 ext. 227