August 4 · Memorial · White

St John Vianney

(1786–1859) The Curé of Ars. A barely literate French priest who spent up to sixteen hours a day hearing confessions. Patron of parish priests.

A prayerCuré of Ars, pray for every priest in the confessional today.

When is the feast of St John Vianney?

The feast is celebrated on August 4 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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