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August 7 · Optional · White
St Cajetan
(1480–1547) Vicenzan lawyer of the papal court who founded the Theatines, priests vowed to poverty so strict they might not even beg, trusting Providence alone. He founded hospitals for incurables and pawnshop-banks to free the poor from usurers.
When is the feast of St Cajetan?
The feast is celebrated on August 7 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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When is the feast of St Cajetan?
The feast of St Cajetan is celebrated on August 7 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St Cajetan?
(1480–1547) Vicenzan lawyer of the papal court who founded the Theatines, priests vowed to poverty so strict they might not even beg, trusting Providence alone. He founded hospitals for incurables and pawnshop-banks to free the poor from…
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