SettingsItalian Roman Catholic saints
Agostina Livia Pietrantoni
Agostina Livia Pietrantoni was an Italian nun and nurse, who was killed by one of her patients.
Agostina Livia Pietrantoni was an Italian nun and nurse, who was killed by one of her patients.
Agostina Pietrantoni
Agostina Pietrantoni was an Italian nun.
Agostina Pietrantoni was an Italian nun.
Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori (September 27, 1696 – August 1, 1787) was an Italian Catholic bishop, spiritual writer, scholastic philosopher and theologian, and founder of the Redemptor...
Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori (September 27, 1696 – August 1, 1787) was an Italian Catholic bishop, spiritual writer, scholastic philosopher and theologian, and founder of the Redemptor...
Andrew the Scot
St. Andrew the Scot was the brother of St. Brigid the younger, been born in Ireland near the beginning of the ninth century to a noble family.
St. Andrew the Scot was the brother of St. Brigid the younger, been born in Ireland near the beginning of the ninth century to a noble family.
Angela Merici
Angela Merici, or Angela de Merici, (21 March 1474 – 27 January 1540) was an Italian religious leader and saint.
Angela Merici, or Angela de Merici, (21 March 1474 – 27 January 1540) was an Italian religious leader and saint.
Antonia Mesina
Blessed Antonia Messina was born on 21 June 1919.
Blessed Antonia Messina was born on 21 June 1919.
Apollinaris of Ravenna
Apollinaris of Ravenna (Apollinare) is a Syrian saint, whom the Roman Martyrology describes as "a bishop who, according to tradition, while spreading among the nations the unsearchable riches of...
Apollinaris of Ravenna (Apollinare) is a Syrian saint, whom the Roman Martyrology describes as "a bishop who, according to tradition, while spreading among the nations the unsearchable riches of...
Arthelais
Saint Arthelais (Sant' Artellaide) (544–560) is venerated as a Christian saint.
Saint Arthelais (Sant' Artellaide) (544–560) is venerated as a Christian saint.
Augustine of Canterbury
Augustine of Canterbury was a Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 597.
Augustine of Canterbury was a Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 597.
Baldwin of Rieti
Baldwin was a Benedictine abbot and a follower of St. Bernard of Clairvaux.
Baldwin was a Benedictine abbot and a follower of St. Bernard of Clairvaux.
Barontius and Desiderius
Barontius (Barontus) (Baronce, Baronto, Baronzio) and Desiderius (Dizier, Desiderio) are two 8th century hermits who are venerated as saints by the Catholic Church.
Barontius (Barontus) (Baronce, Baronto, Baronzio) and Desiderius (Dizier, Desiderio) are two 8th century hermits who are venerated as saints by the Catholic Church.
Benedict the Moor
Saint Benedict ("The Moor"; 1526 – April 4, 1589) was an Italian saint who is venerated in the Catholic Church and Lutheran Church.
Saint Benedict ("The Moor"; 1526 – April 4, 1589) was an Italian saint who is venerated in the Catholic Church and Lutheran Church.
Bernard of Corleone
Saint Bernard of Corleone, O.F.M. Cap., is a Catholic saint who was born in the town of Corleone on the island of Sicily on 6 February 1605.
Saint Bernard of Corleone, O.F.M. Cap., is a Catholic saint who was born in the town of Corleone on the island of Sicily on 6 February 1605.
Bernardo Tolomei
Saint Bernardo Tolomei (1272–1348) was an Italian theologian, the founder of the Roman Catholic Congregation of the Blessed Virgin of Monte Oliveto.
Saint Bernardo Tolomei (1272–1348) was an Italian theologian, the founder of the Roman Catholic Congregation of the Blessed Virgin of Monte Oliveto.
Caesarius of Africa
Saint Caesarius of Africa was a martyr of the Roman Catholic Church.
Saint Caesarius of Africa was a martyr of the Roman Catholic Church.
Camilla Battista da Varano
Saint Camilla Battista da Varano, O.S.C.,, from Camerino, Macerata, Italy, was an Italian princess and a Poor Clare nun.
Saint Camilla Battista da Varano, O.S.C.,, from Camerino, Macerata, Italy, was an Italian princess and a Poor Clare nun.
Chiaffredo
Saint Chiaffredo (Chiaffredus, Theofredus, Ciafrè, Chaffre, Teofredo, Jafredo, Jafredus, Eufredus, Jofredus, Sinfredus, Zaffredus) is venerated as the patron saint of Saluzzo, Italy.
Saint Chiaffredo (Chiaffredus, Theofredus, Ciafrè, Chaffre, Teofredo, Jafredo, Jafredus, Eufredus, Jofredus, Sinfredus, Zaffredus) is venerated as the patron saint of Saluzzo, Italy.
Christina of Bolsena
Saint Christina of Bolsena, also known as Christina of Tyre, or in the Eastern Orthodox Church as Christina the Great Martyr, is venerated as a Christian martyr of the 3rd century.
Saint Christina of Bolsena, also known as Christina of Tyre, or in the Eastern Orthodox Church as Christina the Great Martyr, is venerated as a Christian martyr of the 3rd century.
Clare of Assisi
Clare of Assisi (sometimes spelled Clair, Claire, etc.) (July 16, 1194 – August 11, 1253), born Chiara Offreduccio, is an Italian saint and one of the first followers of Saint ...
Clare of Assisi (sometimes spelled Clair, Claire, etc.) (July 16, 1194 – August 11, 1253), born Chiara Offreduccio, is an Italian saint and one of the first followers of Saint ...
Constantina
Constantina, and later known as Saint Constance, was the eldest daughter of Roman emperor Constantine the Great and his second wife Fausta, daughter of Emperor Maximian.
Constantina, and later known as Saint Constance, was the eldest daughter of Roman emperor Constantine the Great and his second wife Fausta, daughter of Emperor Maximian.
Crispoldus
Saint Crispoldus (sometimes Cyspolitus, Crispoltus, Chrysopolitus, San Crispolto, Crispolito, Crispoldo) is venerated as a 1st century Christian martyr.
Saint Crispoldus (sometimes Cyspolitus, Crispoltus, Chrysopolitus, San Crispolto, Crispolito, Crispoldo) is venerated as a 1st century Christian martyr.
Daniel of Padua
Saint Daniel of Padua (died 168 AD) is venerated as the deacon of Saint Prosdocimus, the first bishop of Padua.
Saint Daniel of Padua (died 168 AD) is venerated as the deacon of Saint Prosdocimus, the first bishop of Padua.
Donatus of Fiesole
Saint Donatus (Donat, Donagh) of Fiesole was an Irish teacher and poet, and Bishop of Fiesole, about 829-876.
Saint Donatus (Donat, Donagh) of Fiesole was an Irish teacher and poet, and Bishop of Fiesole, about 829-876.
Elpidius the Cappadocian
Saint Elpidius the Cappadocian (Sant'Elpidio, Santo Abate Elpidio) (4th century) was an abbot and saint of Asia Minor.
Saint Elpidius the Cappadocian (Sant'Elpidio, Santo Abate Elpidio) (4th century) was an abbot and saint of Asia Minor.
Exuperantius of Cingoli
Exuperantius of Cingoli (Italian: Essuperanzio) ) is a Roman Catholic saint who died in the 5th century.
Exuperantius of Cingoli (Italian: Essuperanzio) ) is a Roman Catholic saint who died in the 5th century.
Felix of Cantalica
St. Felix of Cantalice, O.F.M. Cap., was born to peasant parents in Cantalice, Italy.
St. Felix of Cantalice, O.F.M. Cap., was born to peasant parents in Cantalice, Italy.
Felix of Nicosia
Saint Felice da Nicosia, or Felix of Nicosia (November 5, 1715 – May 31, 1787), was a Capuchin friar, and is a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
Saint Felice da Nicosia, or Felix of Nicosia (November 5, 1715 – May 31, 1787), was a Capuchin friar, and is a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
Felix of Nola
Saint Felix of Nola was a priest of Nola in Italy, who though once listed in the General Roman Calendar as a martyr, was instead a confessor of the faith.
Saint Felix of Nola was a priest of Nola in Italy, who though once listed in the General Roman Calendar as a martyr, was instead a confessor of the faith.
Francesca S. Cabrini
Saint Francesca Xavier Cabrini, M.S.C., (July 15, 1850, Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, Lombardy – December 22, 1917), also called Mother Cabrini, was the first citizen of the United States to be c...
Saint Francesca Xavier Cabrini, M.S.C., (July 15, 1850, Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, Lombardy – December 22, 1917), also called Mother Cabrini, was the first citizen of the United States to be c...
Francis Maria of Camporosso
Francis Mary of Camporosso (1804 - 1866) was a mendicant Capuchin brother from the Liguria region of today Italy.
Francis Mary of Camporosso (1804 - 1866) was a mendicant Capuchin brother from the Liguria region of today Italy.
Francis of Paola
Saint Francis of Paola, O.M., (or: Francesco di Paola or Saint Francis the Fire Handler, March 27, 1416 – April 2, 1507) was an Italian mendicant friar and the founder of the R...
Saint Francis of Paola, O.M., (or: Francesco di Paola or Saint Francis the Fire Handler, March 27, 1416 – April 2, 1507) was an Italian mendicant friar and the founder of the R...
Fridianus
Saint Fridianus (San Frediano, also Frigidanus, Frigidian, Frigianu) is venerated as a Christian saint of the 6th century and as a bishop of Lucca.
Saint Fridianus (San Frediano, also Frigidanus, Frigidian, Frigianu) is venerated as a Christian saint of the 6th century and as a bishop of Lucca.
Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows (born Francesco Possenti March 1, 1838 – February 27, 1862) was an Italian Passionist clerical student.
Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows (born Francesco Possenti March 1, 1838 – February 27, 1862) was an Italian Passionist clerical student.
Gaspar del Bufalo
Saint Gaspar del Bufalo (January 6, 1786 – December 28, 1837), also known as Gaspare del Bufalo, was a Roman Catholic priest and the founder of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood.
Saint Gaspar del Bufalo (January 6, 1786 – December 28, 1837), also known as Gaspare del Bufalo, was a Roman Catholic priest and the founder of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood.
Gaudiosus of Naples
Saint Gaudiosus of Naples (Gaudiosus the African) was a bishop of Abitina (Abitine, Abitinia) in Africa Province during the 5th century.
Saint Gaudiosus of Naples (Gaudiosus the African) was a bishop of Abitina (Abitine, Abitinia) in Africa Province during the 5th century.
Gavinus
Saint Gavinus (San Gavino) is a Roman Catholic saint who is greatly celebrated in Sardinia, Italy, as one of the Martiri turritani ("Martyrs of Turris"), along with his companions Sain...
Saint Gavinus (San Gavino) is a Roman Catholic saint who is greatly celebrated in Sardinia, Italy, as one of the Martiri turritani ("Martyrs of Turris"), along with his companions Sain...
Gemma Galgani
Maria Gemma Umberta Pia Galgani (March 12, 1878 – April 11, 1903) was an Italian mystic, venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church since 1940.
Maria Gemma Umberta Pia Galgani (March 12, 1878 – April 11, 1903) was an Italian mystic, venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church since 1940.
Gerard Sagredo
Saint Gerard Sagredo (San Gerardo Sagredo; Szent Sagredo Gellért) (23 April 980 – 24 September 1046), also called Gerhard or Gellert, was an Italian bishop from Venice (some claim Ba...
Saint Gerard Sagredo (San Gerardo Sagredo; Szent Sagredo Gellért) (23 April 980 – 24 September 1046), also called Gerhard or Gellert, was an Italian bishop from Venice (some claim Ba...
Gianna Beretta Molla
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla (October 4, 1922 – April 28, 1962) was an Italian pediatrician, wife and mother who is best known for refusing both an abortion and a hysterectomy when she was pregnan...
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla (October 4, 1922 – April 28, 1962) was an Italian pediatrician, wife and mother who is best known for refusing both an abortion and a hysterectomy when she was pregnan...
Hermagoras of Aquileia
Saint Hermagoras of Aquileia (also spelled Hermenagoras, Hermogenes, Ermacoras) (Sant'Ermagora; died c. 70 AD) is considered the first bishop of Aquileia, northern Italy.
Saint Hermagoras of Aquileia (also spelled Hermenagoras, Hermogenes, Ermacoras) (Sant'Ermagora; died c. 70 AD) is considered the first bishop of Aquileia, northern Italy.
Hyacintha Mariscotti
Saint Hyacintha Mariscotti, T.O.R., or Hyacintha of Mariscotti was a Italian nun of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis.
Saint Hyacintha Mariscotti, T.O.R., or Hyacintha of Mariscotti was a Italian nun of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis.
Joseph of Leonessa
Saint Joseph of Leonessa (Giuseppe da Leonessa) (1556 – February 4, 1612) is a saint of the Catholic Church.
Saint Joseph of Leonessa (Giuseppe da Leonessa) (1556 – February 4, 1612) is a saint of the Catholic Church.
Josephine Bakhita
Josephine Bakhita was a Sudanese-born former slave who became a Roman Catholic Canossian nun in Italy, living and working there for 45 years.
Josephine Bakhita was a Sudanese-born former slave who became a Roman Catholic Canossian nun in Italy, living and working there for 45 years.
Leoluca
Saint Leoluca, also Leone Luca, Leo Luke of Corleone, or Luke of Sicily (c.
Saint Leoluca, also Leone Luca, Leo Luke of Corleone, or Luke of Sicily (c.
Lucy of Narni
Lucia Brocadelli of Narni (1476–1544) was an Italian Roman Catholic mystic, beatified in 1710.
Lucia Brocadelli of Narni (1476–1544) was an Italian Roman Catholic mystic, beatified in 1710.
Luigi Guanella
Luigi Guanella (1842–1915) was a Catholic priest from Northern Italy.
Luigi Guanella (1842–1915) was a Catholic priest from Northern Italy.
Magdalene of Canossa
St. Magdalene of Canossa, F.D.C.C., was an Italian Religious Sister and foundress.
St. Magdalene of Canossa, F.D.C.C., was an Italian Religious Sister and foundress.
Margaret of Cortona
Saint Margaret of Cortona, T.O.S.F., was an Italian penitent of the Third Order of St. Francis.
Saint Margaret of Cortona, T.O.S.F., was an Italian penitent of the Third Order of St. Francis.
Maria Goretti
Maria Goretti is an Italian virgin-martyr of the Roman Catholic Church, and is one of its youngest canonized saints.
Maria Goretti is an Italian virgin-martyr of the Roman Catholic Church, and is one of its youngest canonized saints.
Methodios I of Constantinople
St. Methodios I or Methodius I (Μεθόδιος Α΄), (788/800 – June 14, 847) was Patriarch of Constantinople from March 4, 843 to June 14, 847.
St. Methodios I or Methodius I (Μεθόδιος Α΄), (788/800 – June 14, 847) was Patriarch of Constantinople from March 4, 843 to June 14, 847.
Philip of Agira
Saint Philip of Agira was an early Christian confessor.
Saint Philip of Agira was an early Christian confessor.
Philomena
Saint Philomena is venerated as a virgin martyr saint of the Catholic Church, said to have been a young Greek princess martyred in the 4th century.
Saint Philomena is venerated as a virgin martyr saint of the Catholic Church, said to have been a young Greek princess martyred in the 4th century.
Pietro Parenzo
Saint Pietro Parenzo was a mayor (podestà) of the Italian Comune of Orvieto during the 12th century.
Saint Pietro Parenzo was a mayor (podestà) of the Italian Comune of Orvieto during the 12th century.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, O.F.M. Cap., was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, O.F.M. Cap., was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Pope Linus
Pope Saint Linus (died c. 76) was, according to several early sources, Bishop of the Diocese of Rome after Saint Peter.
Pope Saint Linus (died c. 76) was, according to several early sources, Bishop of the Diocese of Rome after Saint Peter.
Pope Telesphorus
Pope Saint Telesphorus was Pope from 126 or 127 to 136 or 137 or 138, during the reigns of Roman Emperors Hadrian and Antoninus Pius.
Pope Saint Telesphorus was Pope from 126 or 127 to 136 or 137 or 138, during the reigns of Roman Emperors Hadrian and Antoninus Pius.
Quodvultdeus
Saint Quodvultdeus (died c. 450) was a fifth century church father and bishop of Carthage who was exiled to Naples.
Saint Quodvultdeus (died c. 450) was a fifth century church father and bishop of Carthage who was exiled to Naples.
Rhipsime
Rhipsime, sometimes called Hripsime (Հռիփսիմէ), Ripsime, Ripsima or Arsema (died c. 290) was an Armenian virgin and martyr of Roman origin.
Rhipsime, sometimes called Hripsime (Հռիփսիմէ), Ripsime, Ripsima or Arsema (died c. 290) was an Armenian virgin and martyr of Roman origin.
Roger of Cannae
Saint Roger of Cannae (1060 – December 30, 1129) was an Italian bishop.
Saint Roger of Cannae (1060 – December 30, 1129) was an Italian bishop.
Rose of Viterbo
Saint Rose of Viterbo, T.O.S.F., (1233/4 – March 6, 1252) was a virgin saint, born at Viterbo, Italy.
Saint Rose of Viterbo, T.O.S.F., (1233/4 – March 6, 1252) was a virgin saint, born at Viterbo, Italy.
Rose Venerini
Saint Rose Venerini, M.P.V. (February 9, 1656 – May 7, 1728) was a pioneer in the education of women and girls in 17th-century Italy and the foundress of the Pious Venerini Teachers (Maest...
Saint Rose Venerini, M.P.V. (February 9, 1656 – May 7, 1728) was a pioneer in the education of women and girls in 17th-century Italy and the foundress of the Pious Venerini Teachers (Maest...
Saint Attala
Saint Attala (born 6th century in Burgundy; d. 627 at Bobbio) was a disciple of Saint Columbanus and his successor as abbot of Bobbio Abbey.
Saint Attala (born 6th century in Burgundy; d. 627 at Bobbio) was a disciple of Saint Columbanus and his successor as abbot of Bobbio Abbey.
Saint Bertulf
Saint Bertulf (d. Artois, 705) was a German who converted to Christianity and founded a Colombanian abbey.
Saint Bertulf (d. Artois, 705) was a German who converted to Christianity and founded a Colombanian abbey.
Saint Bertulf of Bobbio
Saint Bertulf was a German who converted to Christianity.
Saint Bertulf was a German who converted to Christianity.
Saint Chrysogonus
Saint Chrysogonus (San Crisogono) is a saint and martyr of ancient Rome venerated by the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church.
Saint Chrysogonus (San Crisogono) is a saint and martyr of ancient Rome venerated by the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church.
Saint Fina
Saint Fina (1238–1253) was an Italian Roman Catholic girl who is venerated in the Tuscan town of San Gimignano.
Saint Fina (1238–1253) was an Italian Roman Catholic girl who is venerated in the Tuscan town of San Gimignano.
Saint Marcellina
Saint Marcellina was born in Trier, Gaul around the year 330 as a member of a Catholic family.
Saint Marcellina was born in Trier, Gaul around the year 330 as a member of a Catholic family.
Saint Paulina
Saint Paulina, born Amabile Lucia Visintainer, was a Brazilian nun of Italian origin which became the first Brazilian citizen to be canonized when proclaimed a saint on May 19, 2002, by Po...
Saint Paulina, born Amabile Lucia Visintainer, was a Brazilian nun of Italian origin which became the first Brazilian citizen to be canonized when proclaimed a saint on May 19, 2002, by Po...
Saint Silvia
Saint Silvia (Sylvia) (c. 515 – c. 592) was the mother of St. Gregory the Great; she had another son but his name did not survive through the ages.
Saint Silvia (Sylvia) (c. 515 – c. 592) was the mother of St. Gregory the Great; she had another son but his name did not survive through the ages.
Saint Valentine
Saint Valentine a widely recognized third century Roman saint commemorated on February 14 and associated since the High Middle Ages with a tradition of courtly love.
Saint Valentine a widely recognized third century Roman saint commemorated on February 14 and associated since the High Middle Ages with a tradition of courtly love.
Salvator of Horta
Saint Salvator of Horta is a Roman Catholic saint from the Catalonia province of Spain.
Saint Salvator of Horta is a Roman Catholic saint from the Catalonia province of Spain.
Severinus of Noricum
Severinus of Noricum (ca. 410-482) is a Roman Catholic saint, known as the "Apostle to Noricum".
Severinus of Noricum (ca. 410-482) is a Roman Catholic saint, known as the "Apostle to Noricum".
Teresa Margaret of the Sacred Heart
Saint Teresa Margaret of the Sacred Heart was born Anna Maria Redi to a large noble family in Arezzo, Italy.
Saint Teresa Margaret of the Sacred Heart was born Anna Maria Redi to a large noble family in Arezzo, Italy.
Trasilla and Emiliana
Saints Trasilla (Tarsilla, Tharsilla, Thrasilla) and Emiliana were aunts of St. Gregory the Great, and venerated as virgin saints of the sixth century.
Saints Trasilla (Tarsilla, Tharsilla, Thrasilla) and Emiliana were aunts of St. Gregory the Great, and venerated as virgin saints of the sixth century.
Ursus of Aosta
Saint Ursus of Aosta (in Italian, Sant'Orso d'Aosta; in French, Saint Ours d'Aoste) is an Italian saint of the 6th century.
Saint Ursus of Aosta (in Italian, Sant'Orso d'Aosta; in French, Saint Ours d'Aoste) is an Italian saint of the 6th century.
Venantius Fortunatus
Venantius Honorius Clementianus Fortunatus (c.530–c.600/609) was a Latin poet and hymnodist in the Merovingian Court, and a Bishop of the early Catholic Church.
Venantius Honorius Clementianus Fortunatus (c.530–c.600/609) was a Latin poet and hymnodist in the Merovingian Court, and a Bishop of the early Catholic Church.
Vincent Strambi
Saint Vincent Strambi born Vincent Dominic Salvatoro Strambi was a Catholic bishop who was a member of the Passionist Congregation, born at Civitavecchia, Italy, January 1, 1745; died Rome...
Saint Vincent Strambi born Vincent Dominic Salvatoro Strambi was a Catholic bishop who was a member of the Passionist Congregation, born at Civitavecchia, Italy, January 1, 1745; died Rome...
Vincenza Gerosa
Vincentia Gerosa (1784-1847) was an Italian saint who, together with Bartolomea Capitanio, founded the Sisters of Charity of Lovere.
Vincentia Gerosa (1784-1847) was an Italian saint who, together with Bartolomea Capitanio, founded the Sisters of Charity of Lovere.
Zeno of Verona
Zeno of Verona (Zenone da Verona; about 300 – 371 or 380) was either an early Christian Bishop of Verona or martyr.
Zeno of Verona (Zenone da Verona; about 300 – 371 or 380) was either an early Christian Bishop of Verona or martyr.