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Saint of the day

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Date 04 November

The Saint of the Day presents a daily calendar of Saints remembered by the Church. The pages feature the stories of the great witnesses of Christian life through the centuries, lighting our way on our journey of faith.

St. Charles Borromeo, Archbishop of Milan and Cardinal

St. Charles Borromeo, Giovanni Battista Crespi

Charles Borromeo was just 22 years old when he was created Cardinal by his uncle, Pope Pius IV. After the death of his brother, Charles felt called to a deeper observance of the Christian life. He convinced the Pope to re-open the Council of Trent, and as a Bishop was a model of charity.  

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Sts. Vitalis and Agricola, Bolognese Martyrs