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St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars, Patron of Parish Priests
“If we really understood the priest on earth, we would die: not of fear, but of love.” St John Vianney’s whole life could be summed up in this saying attributed to him.
Known as the “Curé d’Ars,” Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney was born on 8 May in France in the town of Dardilly, near Lyons. His devout Catholic parents were farmers, and from an early age, John worked in the fields. Without formal education, as a young man he was functionally illiterate; but thanks to his mother’s teaching, Vianney was able to memorise and understand numerous prayers, and live a devout religious life.
“I would win many souls for God”
At that time in France, the winds of Revolution were blowing. Young John made his Confession at home, rather than in a church, to a “non-juring” priest – that is, a priest who had not sworn loyalty to the revolutionary government. Th
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August 4: Saint John Vianney (the Curé of Ars), Priest—Memorial
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Patron Saint of parish priests, all priests, and confessors
Canonized by Pope Pius XI in
Liturgical Color: White
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Saint John Marie Vianney
Feast Day: August 4 &#; CNA
On August 4, the Church celebrates the feast day of St. John Vianney, patron of priests.
John Vianney, also known as the Holy Curé de Ars, was born May 8, in Dardilly, near Lyon, France to a family of farmers. He was ordained a priest in and became curate in Ecully. He was then sent to the remote French community of Ars in to be a parish priest.
Upon his arrival, the priest immediately began praying and working for the conversion of his parishioners. Although he saw himself as unworthy of his mission as pastor, he allowed himself to be consumed by the love of God as he served the people.
Vianney slowly helped to revive the community’s faith through both his prayers and the witness of his lifestyle. He gave powerful homilies on the mercy and love of God, and it is said that even staunch sinners were converted upon hearing him. In addition, he restored his church, formed an orphanage, “La Providence,” and car