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June 16 · Optional · White

St John Francis Regis

(1597–1640) Jesuit apostle of the Vivarais and Velay, tramping the Cévennes mountains through winter to preach missions in villages ravaged by plague and religious war. He founded refuges for women leaving prostitution and died of pneumonia mid-mission.

When is the feast of St John Francis Regis?

The feast is celebrated on June 16 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St John Francis Regis?

The feast of St John Francis Regis is celebrated on June 16 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St John Francis Regis?

(1597–1640) Jesuit apostle of the Vivarais and Velay, tramping the Cévennes mountains through winter to preach missions in villages ravaged by plague and religious war. He founded refuges for women leaving prostitution and died of pneumonia…

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