4th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The Holy Father’s message underscores this year’s theme for the Day: “Do not cast me off in my old age” (Psalm 71:9). His Holiness invites the Catholic faithful to reflect on the loneliness of the elderly, encouraging us to “take a new path” and to spend time with them, “acknowledging their unique role in the family, in society and in the Church…”
Official 2024 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Prayer - EN
Official 2024 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Prayer - FR
Catechesis on Old Age (20 minute read about catechesis with seniors) from 2022 - EN
Catechesis on Old Age (20 minute read about catechesis with seniors) from 2022 – FR
The Caress and the Smile - Meeting of Pope Francis with Grandparents, the Elderly and grandchildren, Address of His Holiness Pope Francis – FR
August Saints
St. Dominic - August 8
St. Dominic is the patron saint of astronomers, the Dominican Republic, and falsely accused people.
St. Cajetan - August 7
St. Cajetan is the patron saint of Argentina, the unemployed, gamblers and good fortune.
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St. Peter Julian Eymard - August 2
St. Julian Peter Eymard is the patron saint of Eucharistic revival.
St. Alphonsus Liguori - August 1
St. Alphonsus Liguori is the patron saint of moral theologians and lay people.
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St. Eusebius of Vercelli - August 2
St. Eusebius became the first bishop of Vercelli in 345.
St. Sixtus II - August 7
St. Sixtus II is the patron saint of the good prosperity of grapes.
St. Lawrence - August 10
St. Lawrence is the patron saint of school children, poor people, cooks and comedians.
St. Jane Frances de Chantal - August 12
St. Jane Frances de Chantal is the patron saint of forgotten people, widows, and parents who are separated from their children.
St. Pontian and St. Hippolytus - August 13
Both saints were exiled and gave their lives in martyrdom while in the mines of Sardinia.
St. Maximilian Kolbe - August 14
St. Maximillian is the patron saint of drug addicts, people with eating disorders, families, journalists, amateur radio operators, prisoners, and the pro-life movement.
St. Stephen of Hungary - August 16
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. John Eudes - August 19
St. John Eudes is the patron saint of missionaries, of the Diocese of Baie-Comeau, and of fallen women and prostitutes.
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St. Bernard - August 20
St. Bernard is patron saint of mountain climbers and skiers.
St. Pius X - August 21
St. Pius X is the patron saint of First Communicants and pilgrims.
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St. Rose of Lima - August 23
St. Rose of Lima is the patron saint of embroiderers, gardeners, florists, people who are harassed for their piety, and those suffering family problems.
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St. Bartholomew - August 24
St. Bartholomew is the patron saint of leatherworkers, bookbinders, plasterers, butchers, tanners, and shoemakers.
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St. Monica - August 27
St. Monica is the patron saint of alcoholics, victims of abuse and adultery, widows, and mothers facing family difficulties
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St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross - August 9
St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross is the patron saint of Europe and those who have lost parents.
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St. Augustine - August 28
St. Augustine is the patron saint of brewers, printers, theologians, and a number of cities and dioceses.
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September Saints
St. Gregory the Great - September 3
St. Gregory the Great is the patron saint of scientists and philosophers.
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St. Peter Claver - September 9
St. Peter Claver is the patron saint of African Americans, slaves, African missions, Colombia, comedians, communication workers, interracial justice, and seafarers
St. John Chrysostom - September 13
St. John Chrysostom is the patron saint of preachers.
St. Cornelius and St. Cyprian - September 16
St. Cornelius is the patron saint of those with epilepsy, earaches, and fevers. St Cyprian is the patron saint of Algeria and North Africa.
St. Robert Bellarmine - September 17
St. Robert Bellarmine is the patron saint of catechists, catechumens, canonists, and canon lawyers.
St. Hildegard of Bingen - September 18
St. Hildegard of Bingen is the patron saint of ecology as well as musicians and writers.
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St. Januarius - September 19
St. Januarius is the patron saint of Naples.
St. Andrew Kim Tae-Gon - September 20
St. Andrew Kim Tae-Gon is the patron saint of Korean clergy.
St. Matthew, the Apostle - September 21
St. Matthew the Apostle is the patron saint of bankers and tax officials.
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St. Pius of Pietrelcina (St. Padre Pio) - September 23
St. Pius of Pietrelcina is the patron saint of Civil Defense volunteers, stress Relief, and adolescents.
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St. Cosmas and St. Damian - September 25
St. Cosmas and St. Damian are the patron saints of physicians, surgeons, and pharmacists.
St. Jean de Brebeuf and St. Isaac Jogues - September 26
St. Jean de Brebeuf is the patron saint of Canada. St. Isaac Jogues is the patron saint of North America and missionaries.
St. Vincent de Paul - September 27
St. Vincent de Paul is the patron saint of embroiderers, gardeners, florists, people who are harassed for their piety, and those suffering family problems.
St. Lawrence (Lorenzo) Ruiz and Companions - September 28
St. Lawrence Ruiz is the patron saint of Filipino youth, the Philippines, people working overseas, and altar servers.
St. Wenceslaus - September 28
St. Wenceslas patron saint of the Bohemian people and of the former Czechoslovakia.
St. Jerome - September 30
St. Jerome is the patron saint of translators, librarians, and encyclopedists.