Memorial of Saints (October 23)

Feasts, Obligatory and Optional Memorials of Saints

• Theodoret, martyr;
• Severinus or Seurin, martyr;
• Severinus Boethius, martyr;
• Romanus of Rouen, bishop;
• Ignatius of Constantinople, bishop;
• Allucio
• John of Capistrano

John of Capistrano (died 1456 A.D.): OFM; reformer of the Franciscans and Poor Clares; preached devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus; sought an end to the Western Schism; animated resistance against the Turks at the battle of Belgrade (1456 A.D.); patron of military chaplains.

Related blog posts:

• St. Clare of Assisi, Foundress of the Poor Clares, Learn more
• St. Anthony of Padua, Franciscan and 1 of 3 Franciscan Doctors of the Church, Learn more

St. Allucio (d. ca. 1134 A.D.) was a shepherd in Pescia, Tuscany, Italy. He became director of the almshouse in Valdi Nievole and built shelters at river crossings and mountain passes. These were run by young men who became known as the Brothers of St. Allucio. St. Allucio's cult was approved by Pope Pius IV.

Memorial of Saints (October 22)

Feasts, Obligatory and Optional Memorials of Saints

• John Paul II
• Abercius, bishop;
• Philip of Heraclea, bishop, and Companions, martyrs;
• Mallonius or Mellon, bishop;
• Nunilo and Alodia, virgins and martyrs;
• Donatus of Fiesole, bishop

On the Life and Mission of St. John Paul II

• 1920-1939 A.D., Learn more
• 1939-1969 A.D., Learn more
• 1969-1978 A.D., Learn more
• 1978-1980 A.D., Learn more
• 1981-1985 A.D., Learn more
• 1986-1990 A.D., Learn more
• 1991-1995 A.D., Learn more
• 1996-2000 A.D., Learn more
• 2001-2005 A.D., Learn more

More resources on the life and work of St. John Paul II

• Books and references used for the abovementioned blog posts, Learn more
• "A Gift of Enduring Love", by Joseph Durepos, Learn more

Memorial of Saints (October 21)

Feasts, Obligatory and Optional Memorials of Saints

• Hilarion, abbot;
• Malchus;
• Fintan or Munnu of Taghmon, abbot;
• Condedus;
• John of Bridlington

St. John Thwing a.k.a. John of Bridlington (1319-1379 A.D.) was born at Thwing, near Bridlington, England. After studying at Oxford he became a Canon Regular of St. Augustine. He filled various positions and in time was elected prior, a position he held for seventeen years until his death. He was canonized by Pope Boniface IX in 1401 A.D. and is the patron saint of women in difficult labor.