St. John Vianney

St. John Vianney was a parish priest who lived from 1786 to 1859. Due to the anti-clerical sentiment of the French Revolution during his youth, he made his first communion and first reconciliation in secret. Later he felt called to the priesthood. He had no formal education and found the scholastic work required for ordination very difficult. Evenutally he became a parish priest in the village of Ars.

St. John Vianney was known for his holiness, his dedication to our Blessed Mother, and his reputation as a confessor. He is the patron saint of parish priests. His feast day is August 4. He is also called The Cure of Ars.

Pray for More Vocations to the Priesthood

It is no secret that we need more priests in the Catholic Church. Giving your whole life to the service of the Church is counter-cultural and many young people do not even consider it. God calls us all to a specific vocation. So we should pray that those being called to the priesthood will hear and answer that call. 

A Day In the Life of A Priest

In this video, Fr. John Muir shows us what a typical day is for him. As a priest, he doesn't abandon his gifts and the things he is passionate about. He uses them to serve the church.

115 Saintly Fun Facts

115 Saintly Fun Facts is a delightful way to look at the saints. So many books focus on how they died or what they suffered. This book focuses on what was really special and unique about these saints.

When We Cannot Come To Church, Let Us Make a Spiritual Communion

When we cannot come to church, let us turn towards the Tabernacle and make a spiritual Communion. A wall cannot separate us from God. - St. John Vianney