St. John Vianney, the Patron Saint of Priests!
St. John Vianney, the Patron Saint of Priests!
St. John Vianney was a French Catholic Priest who who served as Pastor for the town of Ars, France and is known for living a holy life. Today on Saints in Focus, Br. Steve Castellano, MIC, teaches us about the extraordinary life of this devoted saint! His feast day is August 4.
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