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6 October 2025

30 September 2025

  • 03:3503:35, 30 September 2025 diff hist −37‎ Portal:Saints ‎No edit summary
  • 03:3403:34, 30 September 2025 diff hist +331‎ N Portal:Saints/Featured/10 ‎ Created page with "Saint Mary MacKillop (1842–1909), Australia’s first saint, founded the Sisters of St. Joseph, dedicated to educating rural poor. Canonized in 2010, she is a patroness of Australia, where 5 million Catholics (20% of the population) honor her. Her legacy of resilience amid Church opposition shapes Oceania’s Catholic identity."
  • 03:3403:34, 30 September 2025 diff hist +324‎ N Portal:Saints/Featured/9 ‎ Created page with "Saint Lorenzo Ruiz (1600–1637), the first Filipino saint, was a layman martyred in Nagasaki, Japan, for refusing to renounce his faith. Canonized in 1987, he is a patron of the Philippines, where 86 million Catholics (80% of the population) venerate him. His shrine in Manila inspires Filipino diaspora devotion worldwide."
  • 03:3403:34, 30 September 2025 diff hist +352‎ N Portal:Saints/Featured/8 ‎ Created page with "Saint Paul Miki (1562–1597), a Japanese Jesuit seminarian, was crucified in Nagasaki with 25 companions during the 1597 persecution of Christians. Canonized in 1862, his eloquent preaching during martyrdom strengthens Japan’s 500,000 Catholics. His legacy at Nagasaki’s 26 Martyrs Shrine underscores Asia’s vibrant Catholic martyrdom tradition."
  • 03:3403:34, 30 September 2025 diff hist +358‎ N Portal:Saints/Featured/7 ‎ Created page with "Saint Josephine Bakhita (1869–1947), a Sudanese former slave, became a Canossian nun in Italy after her liberation. Canonized in 2000, she is the patroness of human trafficking victims, reflecting Sudan’s small but resilient Catholic community (1–2 million). Her journey from enslavement to sanctity inspires Africa’s 19.2% share of global Catholics."
  • 03:3403:34, 30 September 2025 diff hist +360‎ N Portal:Saints/Featured/6 ‎ Created page with "Saint Andrew Kim Taegon (1821–1846), Korea’s first Catholic priest, was martyred during the Joseon Dynasty’s persecution of Christians. Canonized in 1984, he is Korea’s patron saint, inspiring 5.9 million Catholics (11% of the population). His missionary zeal and sacrifice fuel Asia’s growing Catholic presence, honored at Seoul’s Seosomun Shrine."
  • 03:3303:33, 30 September 2025 diff hist +359‎ N Portal:Saints/Featured/5 ‎ Created page with "Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (1656–1680), the first Native American saint, was a Mohawk-Algonquin woman from modern-day USA/Canada, known as the “Lily of the Mohawks.” Canonized in 2012, her ascetic life and devotion inspire North America’s indigenous Catholics. Her shrine in Fonda, New York, draws pilgrims seeking her intercession for faith and healing."
  • 03:3303:33, 30 September 2025 diff hist +355‎ N Portal:Saints/Featured/4 ‎ Created page with "Saint Martin de Porres (1579–1639), a Peruvian Dominican lay brother of African-Spanish descent, is the patron of racial harmony and social justice. Canonized in 1962, his miracles and care for Lima’s marginalized shaped Peru’s Catholic culture (25 million faithful). His legacy of humility resonates in the Americas’ diverse Catholic communities."
  • 03:3303:33, 30 September 2025 diff hist +372‎ N Portal:Saints/Featured/3 ‎ Created page with "Saint Rose of Lima (1586–1617), the first American-born saint, was a Peruvian laywoman known for extreme asceticism and charity to Lima’s poor. Canonized in 1671, she is the patroness of Latin America and the Philippines, influencing Peru’s 76% Catholic population (25 million). Her mystical visions and self-mortification embody South American devotional intensity."
  • 03:3303:33, 30 September 2025 diff hist +376‎ N Portal:Saints/Featured/2 ‎ Created page with "Saint José Sánchez del Río (1913–1928), a Mexican Cristero martyr, was executed at 14 for refusing to renounce his faith during the 1920s anti-Catholic persecution. Canonized in 2016, his courage inspires Mexico’s youth and 100–110 million Catholics. His story, depicted in the film For Greater Glory, highlights unwavering devotion amid Mexico’s turbulent history."
  • 03:3303:33, 30 September 2025 diff hist +434‎ N Portal:Saints/Featured/1 ‎ Created page with "Saint Juan Diego (1474–1548), a Chichimec peasant from Mexico, received the 1531 apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose image on his tilma sparked mass conversions. Canonized in 2002, he is revered as the first indigenous American saint, drawing millions to Mexico City’s basilica. His humble faith and role in inculturating Catholicism in Mexico’s 100–110 million Catholic population make him a symbol of cultural unity."
  • 03:3203:32, 30 September 2025 diff hist +566‎ N Portal:Saints/Featured ‎ Created page with "This is a place for blurbs about featured saints that will appear randomly on main portal. * Portal:Saints/Featured/1 * Portal:Saints/Featured/2 * Portal:Saints/Featured/3 * Portal:Saints/Featured/4 * Portal:Saints/Featured/5 * Portal:Saints/Featured/6 * Portal:Saints/Featured/7 * Portal:Saints/Featured/8 * Portal:Saints/Featured/9 * Portal:Saints/Featured/10 * Portal:Saints/Featured/11 * Portal:Saints/Featured/12 * ..." current
  • 03:3103:31, 30 September 2025 diff hist −35‎ Portal:Shrines ‎No edit summary current
  • 03:3103:31, 30 September 2025 diff hist +439‎ N Portal:Shrines/Featured/10 ‎ Created page with "The Shrine of St. Joseph in Pampanga, Philippines, is a historic site dedicated to St. Joseph, linked to two miracles involving St. Peter Claver’s relics in 1887. Established in the 17th century, it draws thousands in a nation of 86 million Catholics (80% of the population), reflecting Filipino devotion. Its annual feast and colonial architecture make it a vibrant center of faith, showcasing the Philippines’ deep Catholic heritage." current
  • 03:3003:30, 30 September 2025 diff hist +458‎ N Portal:Shrines/Featured/9 ‎ Created page with "The Basilica of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, venerates the Virgin of Charity, Cuba’s patroness, whose 1612 statue discovery is tied to Afro-Cuban syncretism. Designated a basilica in 1927, it draws pilgrims for its cultural and spiritual significance in a nation of 60% nominal Catholics (7 million). Visited by Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis, it symbolizes resilience amid Cuba’s complex religious landscape." current
  • 03:3003:30, 30 September 2025 diff hist +470‎ N Portal:Shrines/Featured/8 ‎ Created page with "The National Shrine of Our Lady of Africa in Subukia, Kenya, is a key pilgrimage site in Africa, dedicated to the Virgin Mary as Queen of Africa. Established in 1984, it attracts thousands for its annual Marian feast, reflecting Africa’s 1.7% annual Catholic growth (19.2% of global Catholics). Set in a serene rural landscape, it fosters peace and unity in Kenya’s 23% Catholic population (12 million), embodying the Church’s rising influence in the Global South." current
  • 03:3003:30, 30 September 2025 diff hist +462‎ N Portal:Shrines/Featured/7 ‎ Created page with "The Basilica of Our Lady of Luján in Luján, Argentina, is the national shrine honoring the Virgin Mary as Patroness of Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Built in 1930, it venerates a 1630 miraculous statue, drawing 6 million pilgrims yearly. Its neo-Gothic architecture and role in Argentina’s 80% Catholic population (36 million) highlight its cultural significance, blending Hispanic and indigenous devotion in South America’s vibrant Catholic tradition." current
  • 03:3003:30, 30 September 2025 diff hist +483‎ N Portal:Shrines/Featured/6 ‎ Created page with "The Basilica of Our Lady of La Vang in Quang Tri, Vietnam, is a major Marian shrine venerating the Virgin Mary’s 1798 apparitions to persecuted Catholics. Rebuilt after war damage and designated a basilica in 1961, it draws thousands annually, especially for the August 15 feast, in a nation with 7–10 million Catholics (10–20% of the population). Its vibrant festivals and role as a symbol of resilience under Communist restrictions make it a cornerstone of Asian Cath..."
  • 03:2903:29, 30 September 2025 diff hist +434‎ N Portal:Shrines/Featured/5 ‎ Created page with "The Basilica of Our Lady of Knock in Knock, Ireland, venerates the 1879 apparition of the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and St. John the Evangelist, witnessed by 15 villagers. Established as a basilica in 1979, it draws 1.5 million pilgrims yearly to its rural shrine, promoting peace and reconciliation in Ireland’s 78% Catholic population. Its unique silent apparition and role in Irish spirituality make it a beacon of hope in Europe." current
  • 03:2903:29, 30 September 2025 diff hist +483‎ N Portal:Shrines/Featured/4 ‎ Created page with "The Shrine of Divine Mercy in Kraków-Łagiewniki, Poland, is a global hub for devotion to the Divine Mercy, inspired by St. Faustina Kowalska’s 1930s visions of Jesus. Housing the original Divine Mercy image and St. Faustina’s tomb, the basilica (consecrated 2002) attracts thousands during the Feast of Divine Mercy, promoting repentance and God’s love in a nation where 95% are Catholic. Its influence extends through Poland’s strong Catholic identity and global d..."
  • 03:2903:29, 30 September 2025 diff hist +478‎ N Portal:Shrines/Featured/3 ‎ Created page with "The Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida in Aparecida, Brazil, is the largest Marian shrine globally, venerating a statue of the Virgin Mary found in 1717 by fishermen. Dedicated in 1980, it draws 6–7 million pilgrims yearly, reflecting Brazil’s 123–140 million Catholics. As the Patroness of Brazil, the basilica’s vibrant cultural expressions, including a museum and festivals, embody the nation’s syncretic faith, making it a cornerstone of South American Catholicism." current
  • 03:2803:28, 30 September 2025 diff hist +510‎ N Portal:Shrines/Featured/2 ‎ Created page with "The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, France, is a premier Marian pilgrimage site, attracting over 6 million visitors yearly for its healing waters and the 1858 apparitions of the Virgin Mary to St. Bernadette Soubirous. Centered on the Grotto of Massabielle, the sanctuary includes the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and hosts candlelight processions, drawing pilgrims seeking physical and spiritual renewal. Its global influence underscores France’s rol..."
  • 03:2803:28, 30 September 2025 diff hist +564‎ N Portal:Shrines/Featured/1 ‎ Created page with "The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Mexico, is the world’s most-visited Catholic shrine, drawing over 10 million pilgrims annually to venerate the Virgin Mary’s miraculous image on St. Juan Diego’s tilma from her 1531 apparitions. Established as a basilica in 1904, it houses the tilma in a modern basilica (1976) and serves as the heart of Mexican Catholicism, blending indigenous and Catholic traditions. Its role as Patroness of the Americas makes..." current
  • 03:2803:28, 30 September 2025 diff hist +582‎ N Portal:Shrines/Featured ‎ Created page with "This is a place for blurbs about featured shrines that will appear randomly on main portal. * Portal:Shrines/Featured/1 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/2 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/3 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/4 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/5 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/6 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/7 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/8 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/9 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/10 * Portal:Shrines/Featured/11 * Portal:Shrines/Featu..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 03:1303:13, 30 September 2025 diff hist +20‎ Portal:Religious orders/Featured/3 ‎No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
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  • 03:0603:06, 30 September 2025 diff hist +499‎ N Portal:Religious orders/Featured/5 ‎ Created page with "The Missionaries of Charity, founded by Saint Teresa of Calcutta in 1950, is a congregation dedicated to serving the “poorest of the poor” through simple vows. With over 5,000 sisters in 139 countries, they run hospices, orphanages, and soup kitchens, embodying their charism of compassionate service. Canonized in 2016, Mother Teresa’s legacy drives their work in India and beyond, inspiring global Catholic outreach to the marginalized amid a 1.7% annual Catholic gro..."
  • 03:0603:06, 30 September 2025 diff hist +531‎ N Portal:Religious orders/Featured/4 ‎ Created page with "The Order of the Most Holy Trinity, founded by Saint John de Matha in 1198, is a mendicant order with a unique charism of ransoming captives, historically freeing Christians during the Crusades. With around 600 members today, Trinitarians operate in 20 countries, focusing on prison ministry and human trafficking advocacy. Their red-and-blue cross symbolizes their mission of redemption, offering a distinctive contribution to the Church’s social justice efforts in region..." current
  • 03:0603:06, 30 September 2025 diff hist +558‎ N Portal:Religious orders/Featured/3 ‎ Created page with "The Society of Jesus, founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 1540, is a clerical order renowned for education, missionary work, and intellectual apostolates. With 14,147 priests among 20,170 members, Jesuits run institutions like Fordham University and Georgetown, shaping global Catholic thought. Their Ignatian spirituality, rooted in spiritual exercises, drives missions in over 100 countries. Pope Francis, a Jesuit, exemplifies their charism of discernment and service,..."
  • 03:0503:05, 30 September 2025 diff hist +593‎ N Portal:Religious orders/Featured/2 ‎ Created page with "The Order of Friars Minor, established by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1209, is a mendicant order emphasizing poverty, humility, and service to the marginalized. With branches like the Capuchins and Conventuals, Franciscans number over 14,000 globally, running schools, hospitals, and ecological initiatives inspired by Francis’ love for creation. Their brown habits and ascetic lifestyle embody their charism of simplicity, influencing Catholic spirituality across Latin Ame..."
  • 03:0503:05, 30 September 2025 diff hist +594‎ N Portal:Religious orders/Featured/1 ‎ Created page with "The Order of Preachers, founded by Saint Dominic in 1215, is a mendicant order dedicated to preaching and theological study, earning the nickname “Hounds of the Lord.” Known for their Thomist scholarship, Dominicans like Saint Thomas Aquinas shaped Catholic doctrine. With over 5,800 members in 80 provinces today, they operate schools, universities, and missions worldwide, combating heresy and fostering intellectual rigor. Their white habits and commitment to the Rosa..."
  • 03:0203:02, 30 September 2025 diff hist +29‎ N Religious orders ‎ Redirected page to Religious order current Tag: New redirect
  • 03:0203:02, 30 September 2025 diff hist +726‎ N Portal:Religious orders/Featured ‎ Created page with "This is a place for blurbs about featured religious orders that will appear randomly on main portal. * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/1 * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/2 * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/3 * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/4 * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/5 * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/6 * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/7 * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/8 * Portal:Religious orders/Featured/9..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 03:0003:00, 30 September 2025 diff hist +41‎ Portal:Religious orders/Intro ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
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