September 27: Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul

Everyone has heard of St. Vincent de Paul but did you know he did not found the St. Vincent de Paul Society? It was founded after his death. Find out more here.

Monday, September 26, 2016: Feast Day of Cosmas and Damian

Cosmas and Damian Feast Day is Today

Quick Fact Sheet:

• Brothers
• Miracle medical workers - first to transplant a human limb onto another person
• Born in Arabia before Islam in the 3rd century
• Specifically lives at Egaea in Cilicia
• They were highly esteemed by the citizens of that area.
• The governor of Cilicia took, tortured and finally killed them for being Christian on September 26, 283.
• They are patron saints of pharmacists (or druggists).

September 25, 2016: Feast Day of St. Cleophas

September 25, 2016: Feast Day of St. Cleophas

One of two disciples who met Christ on the road to Emmaus. He was also identified as the father of Mary, one of whom stood with the Mother of God at the foot of the Cross. He has been identified as the father ofSt. James the Less and as brother of St. Joseph.

September 24: Feast Day of Martyrs of Chalcedon

September 24: Feast Day of Martyrs of Chalcedon

September 23: Feast Day of St. Padre Pio

September 23: Feast Day of St. Padre Pio