The month of May holds a special place in the Catholic Church as it is traditionally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, a time when the faithful deepen their devotion through prayer, especially the Holy Rosary. Throughout this month, the Church also honours a rich variety of Saints—Apostles, Martyrs, Missionaries, Popes, and holy men and women whose lives continue to inspire Christians around the world.
Each day presents an opportunity to reflect on the virtues, sacrifices, and unwavering faith of these saints. From well-known figures like Saint Joseph and Saint Joan of Arc to lesser-known but equally impactful servants of God.
Below is the complete list of Catholic saints and feast days celebrated from May 1 to May 31.
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- 2 May 1 – Saint Joseph the Worker
- 3 May 2 – Saint Athanasius of Alexandria
- 4 May 3 – Saints Philip and James
- 5 May 4 – Saint Florian
- 6 May 5 – Saint Hilary of Arles
- 7 May 6 – Saint Dominic Savio
- 8 May 7 – Saint Rose Venerini
- 9 May 8 – Saint Peter of Tarentaise
- 10 May 9 – Saint Pachomius the Great
- 11 May 10 – Saint Damien of Molokai
- 12 May 11 – Saint Ignatius of Laconi
- 13 May 12 – Saint Leopold Mandic
- 14 May 13 – Our Lady of Fatima
- 15 May 14 – Saint Matthias the Apostle
- 16 May 15 – Saint Isidore the Farmer
- 17 May 16 – Saint Simon Stock
- 18 May 17 – Saint Paschal Baylon
- 19 May 18 – Saint John I
- 20 May 19 – Saint Celestine V
- 21 May 20 – Saint Bernardine of Siena
- 22 May 21 – Saint Christopher Magallanes
- 23 May 22 – Saint Rita of Cascia
- 24 May 23 – Saint John Baptist de Rossi
- 25 May 24 – Our Lady Help of Christians
- 26 May 25 – Venerable Bede
- 27 May 26 – Saint Philip Neri
- 28 May 27 – Saint Augustine of Canterbury
- 29 May 28 – Saint Germanus of Paris
- 30 May 29 – Pope Saint Paul VI
- 31 May 30 – Saint Joan of Arc
- 32 May 31 – Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
May 1 – Saint Joseph the Worker
Patron of Workers; highlights the dignity of human labour
May 2 – Saint Athanasius of Alexandria
Defender of Christ’s divinity against heresy.
May 3 – Saints Philip and James
Apostles who spread the Gospel and died as martyrs.
May 4 – Saint Florian
Patron against fire and floods.
May 5 – Saint Hilary of Arles
Known for pastoral leadership and holiness.
May 6 – Saint Dominic Savio
Teenage Saint remembered for holiness and joyful faith
May 7 – Saint Rose Venerini
Founder of schools for girls.
May 8 – Saint Peter of Tarentaise
Cistercian monk devoted to charity.
May 9 – Saint Pachomius the Great
The Founder of cenobitic Monasticism
May 10 – Saint Damien of Molokai
The Apostle of Lepers.
May 11 – Saint Ignatius of Laconi
Model of humility and charity.
May 12 – Saint Leopold Mandic
Witnesses of faith in early Rome.
May 13 – Our Lady of Fatima
Commemorates Mary’s message in Fatima.
May 14 – Saint Matthias the Apostle
Chosen to replace Judas among the Twelve.
May 15 – Saint Isidore the Farmer
Example of simple faith and hard work.
May 16 – Saint Simon Stock
Linked to the Brown Scapular devotion.
May 17 – Saint Paschal Baylon
Devoted to the Eucharist.
May 18 – Saint John I
Died for defending the faith.
May 19 – Saint Celestine V
Known for humility and resignation.
May 20 – Saint Bernardine of Siena
Promoted devotion to the Holy Name.
May 21 – Saint Christopher Magallanes
Priest killed during persecution in Mexico.
May 22 – Saint Rita of Cascia
Model of patience and forgiveness.
May 23 – Saint John Baptist de Rossi
Served the poor and sick in Rome.
May 24 – Our Lady Help of Christians
Honors Mary’s protection of the Church.
May 25 – Venerable Bede
Historian and theologian.
May 26 – Saint Philip Neri
Known for joy and humility.
May 27 – Saint Augustine of Canterbury
Evangelized England.
May 28 – Saint Germanus of Paris
Promoted charity and reform.
May 29 – Pope Saint Paul VI
Led the Church during Vatican II.
May 30 – Saint Joan of Arc
Heroine of faith and courage.
May 31 – Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary’s visit to Elizabeth.
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