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Thursday, June 25, 2009

St John Vianney

Patron saint of parish priests. His life's story can be found at these links provided.

St. Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08326c.htm

Jean-Marie Vianney
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Vianney

Saint Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney (May 8, 1786 - August 4, 1859) was a French parish priest who became a Catholic saint and the patron saint of parish priests. He became famous internationally for his priestly and pastoral work in his parish due to the radical spiritual transformation of the community and its surroundings.

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