June: Saints feast Days in the Month of the Sacred Heart
June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion that calls the faithful to contemplate Christ’s burning love for humanity. The Church also celebrates the birth of Saint John the Baptist, the only saint whose nativity is honored with a solemnity. June’s saints include martyrs, mystics, missionaries, and founders — witnesses who teach us that love of God demands everything.
Below is the complete list of Catholic saints and feast days celebrated from June 1 to June 30.
Early Church Father and Philosopher, Apologist who defended and Became a Martyr for Christianity before Roman authorities.
June 2 — Saints Marcellinus and Peter
Martyrs who died under Diocletian. Their relics are venerated in Rome.
June 3 — Saints Charles Lwanga and Companions
Ugandan martyrs who died for their faith rather than submit to immoral demands. Patrons of youth and Africa.
June 4 — Saint Francis Caracciolo
Founder of the Minor Clerks Regular. Known for devotion to the Eucharist and love of poverty.
June 5 — Saint Boniface
Apostle of Germany. Martyred while evangelizing the Frisians. Patron of Germany.
June 6 — Saint Norbert
Founder of the Premonstratensians. Reformer of clergy and defender of the Eucharist.
June 7 — Blessed Franz Jägerstätter
Austrian farmer martyred for refusing to serve in Hitler’s army. Patron of conscientious objectors.
June 8 — Blessed Virgin Mary, Mediatrix of All Graces
Marian feast emphasizing Mary’s role in distributing divine grace.
June 9 — Saint Ephrem the Syrian
Deacon, poet, and theologian. Doctor of the Church. Called the “Harp of the Holy Spirit.”
June 10 — Saint Landry of Paris
Bishop known for charity to the poor and building the first hospital in Paris.
June 11 — Saint Barnabas the Apostle
“Son of encouragement.” Missionary companion of Saint Paul. Patron of Cyprus.
June 12 — Blessed Jolenta of Poland
Princess who became a Poor Clare nun. Known for humility and care of the sick.
June 13 — Saint Anthony of Padua
Doctor of the Church. Patron of lost things. Famous for his preaching and miracles.
June 14 — Saint Methodius I of Constantinople
Patriarch who defended icons during the Iconoclast controversy.
June 15 — Saint Vitus
Martyr. Patron of dancers, actors, and those suffering from epilepsy.
June 16 — Saint John Francis Regis
Jesuit missionary to rural France. Patron of social workers and lacemakers.
June 17 — Saint Albert Chmielowski
Polish artist who became a Franciscan tertiary. Founder of the Albertine Brothers and Sisters. Patron of artists.
June 18 — Saint Gregory Barbarigo
Cardinal and bishop. Patron of the Catholic press and seminaries.
June 19 — Saint Romuald
Founder of the Camaldolese monks. Reformer of Benedictine life. Patron of hermits.
June 20 — Saint Silverius
Pope and martyr. Exiled and died for defending orthodoxy against heresy.
June 21 — Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Jesuit novice. Patron of youth. Died caring for plague victims.
June 22 — Saints John Fisher and Thomas More
Martyrs of the English Reformation. Refused to acknowledge Henry VIII as head of the Church.
June 23 — Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Celebrates the birth of the forerunner of Christ. Only saint whose nativity is a solemnity.
June 24 — Saint Thomas the Apostle
“Doubting Thomas.” Patron of India. Martyred near Madras.
June 25 — Saint William of Vercelli
Founder of the Hermits of Monte Vergine. Patron of adopted children.
June 26 — Saints John and Paul
Roman martyrs. Brothers who served in the imperial household and died for their faith.
June 27 — Saint Cyril of Alexandria
Doctor of the Church. Defended the title Theotokos at the Council of Ephesus.
June 28 — Saint Irenaeus of Lyons
Church Father. Defended orthodoxy against Gnosticism. Doctor of the Church.
June 29 — Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Princes of the Apostles. Pillars of the Church. Martyred in Rome under Nero.
June 30 — First Martyrs of the Church of Rome
Commemorates the Christians martyred under Nero in A.D. 64.
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