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Care should be taken always to consult the Proper of the local Diocese, as some Feasts are not celebrated by the Universal Church but are kept only in a particular diocese and by some religious Congregations.

The date is usually the date of the saint's death, known as a feast day because death was the beginning of life in heaven, or of the translation of his or her relics.

Feast Days are also known as Name Days and, in countries with a strong Catholic tradition, are sometimes celebrated instead of Birthdays.

2	St. Francis of Paula, Confessor	St. Francis of Paula founded the Order of Minims, whose name shows that they wished to be regarded as the least in the household of God. He died in 1507.
4	St. Isidore, Bishop, Confessor	St. Isidore, who restored Catholicism in Spain, was admired for his preaching, his miracles, his work for the liturgy and ecclesiastical discipline. He presided at the Council of Toledo (633) and died in 636.
5	St. Vincent Ferrer, Confessor	St. Vincent Ferrer was born in Valencia, Spain, January 23, 1350. He was educated at the Dominican school in Barcelona, and later entered the Order. He is said to have had the gift of tongues, so amazing was the speed with which he mastered the many varied dialects of Western Europe. He converted thousands of sinners, Jews and infidels by his preaching. He died in France in 1419.
11	St. Leo I, Pope, Confessor	St. Leo the Great overcame Attila by his eloquence, defended Papal Primacy, and enriched literature with his profound discourses. He died in 461.
13	St. Hermenegild, Martyr	St. Hermenegild was the son of the Adrian King of the Visigoths in Spain. He was put to death for refusing to receive Holy Communion from the hands of an heretical bishop in 586.
14	St. Justin, Martyr	St. Justin was converted from a pagan philosopher to Christianity. he then became the most illustrious opponent of pagan philosophers. He addressed two apologies to the Emperor Antoninus and the Roman Senate. he died in 165.
14	Sts. Tiburtius, Valerian and Maximus, Martyrs	Valerian, spouse of St. Cecilia; Tiburtius, brother of Valerian; and Maximus, their executioner; all were martyred for the Faith in the beginning of the 3rd century.
17	St. Anicetus, Pope, Martyr	This Pope governed the Church at the time when St. Polycarp came to Rome to confer about the date of the celebration of Easter. Although he did not shed his blood, he was given the title of martyr.
21	St. Anselm, Bishop, Confessor	A Benedictine Monk, St. Anselm governed the Monastery of Bec and was elevated to the Archbishopric of Canterbury. He died in 1109 and is called the Father of Scholastic Theology.
22	Sts. Soter and Caius, Popes, Martyrs	St. Soter was Pope during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. He suffered martyrdom for the Faith. St. Caius, a Dalmatian and related by blood to Diocletian, ordained that the Episcopate should be gained through the various grades of Minor and Major Orders.
23	St. George, Martyr	Son of an illustrious family of Cappadocia, St. George was elevated at a young age by Diocletian to one of the highest offices of the Imperial ministry. When the emperor promulgated an edict against the Christians, St. George professed his Faith publicly. He died in 303.
24	St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Martyr	St. Fidelis was born at Sigmaringen, Germany, in 1577. He was at first "the Advocate of the poor." He then entered the Order of Friars Minor, preached the Word of God, and was martyred by Protestant soldiers in 1622.
25	St. Mark, Evangelist	St. Mark was a disciple of St. Peter and the author of the second Gospel under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. He founded the Church at Alexandria in Egypt and was martyred there in the latter part of the 1st century.
26	Sts. Cletus and Marcellinus, Popes, Martyrs	St. Cletus, a Roman, governed the Church under the Emperors Vespasian and Titus and was martyred during the persecution of Domitian in 91. St. Marcellinus, a Roman, governed the Church toward the end of the 3rd century. He suffered martyrdom during the persecution of Diocletian.
27	St. Peter Canisius, Confessor	This eminent Jesuit, who was born in Holland, became the second great Apostle of Germany. He enriched the Church with his standard Catechism and won the title of Doctor of the Church. He died in 1598.
28	St. Paul of the Cross, Confessor	This holy Founder of the "Passionists" had always a great love for Christ crucified, and his Congregation has continued to preach "the mystery of the Cross and devotion to the Passion." He died at Rome in 1775.
28	St. Vitalis, Martyr	St. Vitalis, a soldier and father of Sts. Gervase and Protase, suffered glorious martyrdom at Ravenna during the reign of Nero.
29	St. Peter of Verona, Martyr	St. Peter was born at Verona about 1205. He became a famous preacher of the Dominican Order, opposing heretics from childhood. He wished to die for his faith, and his prayer was heard in 1252.
30	St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin	A Dominican Tertiary, St. Catherine pacified the civil discords of her country and was largely responsible for the return of Pope Gregory XI from Avignon to Rome. She was imprinted with the sacred Stigmata. She died at Rome in 1380 at 33 years of age.