SAINT OF THE DAY

Pope Saint Anicetus, the 11th pope, succeeded St. Pius towards the year c. 153, and reigned till about 168. He condemned Montanism, conferred with St. Polycarp on the Paschal date controversy, and forbade priests from growing their hair. He was martyred and is venerated on April 17. The post Pope Saint Anicetus appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Bernadette Soubirous, visionary of Lourdes, communicated the Virgin Mary's messages of prayer, penance, and the promise of happiness in the afterlife. The post Saint Bernadette Soubirous appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Hunna, "the Holy Washerwoman," washed and cared for the poor in Strasbourg, earning her name through her noble acts of service. The post Saint Hunna appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Lydwine, bedridden from youth, bore lifelong illnesses and mystical visions, becoming the patroness of sickness and enduring faith. The post Saint Lydwine appeared first on uCatholic.

Pope Saint Martin I, martyred after condemning Monothelism and clashing with Byzantine authority, is the last early pope venerated as a martyr. The post Pope Saint Martin I appeared first on uCatholic.

During the course of Jesus' revelations to Saint Faustina, He asked on numerous occasions that a feast day be dedicated to the Divine Mercy, celebrated on the Sunday after Easter. The post Divine Mercy Sunday appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Stanislaus (1030 – 1079) was Bishop of Kraków. He was martyred by Polish King Bolesław II the Bold. He is one of the patrons of Poland. The post Saint Stanislaus appeared first on uCatholic.