February

St. Agatha died in defense of her purity, in Catania, Sicily, where she was born. The “Acts” of her martyrdom are legendary.

There are two saints Valentine honored on this day. It is the Roman priest-martyr whom we honor during the liturgy.

Today marks the first apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1858 to fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette.

St. Blase enjoys widespread veneration in the Eastern and Western Churches due to many cures attributed to him.

The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Presentation of the Lord, and Candlemas are all celebrated at the same feast.