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April 7 · Memorial · White
St John Baptist de la Salle
(1651–1719) French priest who founded the Christian Brothers and pioneered modern teacher training. He gave up wealth and status to live among the poor children he taught. Patron of teachers.
A prayerSaint John, patron of teachers, pray for every classroom and every weary student.
When is the feast of St John Baptist de la Salle?
The feast is celebrated on April 7 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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