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September 18 · Optional · White

St Joseph of Cupertino

(1603–1663) Apulian Franciscan, slow at studies and dismissed as useless, who passed his ordination exam on the one text he knew. His raptures lifted him off the ground before hundreds of witnesses; patron of students, examinees, and flyers.

When is the feast of St Joseph of Cupertino?

The feast is celebrated on September 18 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Joseph of Cupertino?

The feast of St Joseph of Cupertino is celebrated on September 18 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Joseph of Cupertino?

(1603–1663) Apulian Franciscan, slow at studies and dismissed as useless, who passed his ordination exam on the one text he knew. His raptures lifted him off the ground before hundreds of witnesses; patron of students, examinees, and…

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