June 22

Paulinus of Nola was an early Christian bishop celebrated for his devotional poetry and letters. Born in 354 in Bordeaux, he converted to Christianity after a legal career. He founded a monastic community in Nola and became its first bishop. His sermons and hymns greatly influenced Western liturgical traditions. Paulinus maintained correspondence with Augustine of Hippo and other Church fathers.

Innocent V was born Pierre de Tarentaise in 1225. A member of the Dominican Order, he became one of the Church’s foremost scholars and papal legates. Elected pope in January 1276, he pursued reconciliation efforts with the Eastern Orthodox Church. His pontificate lasted only five months before his death in June 1276. He was beatified for his written works and commitment to papal reforms.

Born in 1469 in Beverley, Yorkshire. Educated at Cambridge University, where he became a respected theologian and academic. Appointed Bishop of Rochester in 1504 and served as a trusted advisor to King Henry VIII until theological disputes arose. Refused to accept the Act of Supremacy and the king's divorce, remaining loyal to the papacy. Arrested, tried for treason, and executed on Tower Hill in June 1535. Canonized by Pope Pius XI in 1935, he is remembered as a steadfast defender of religious conviction.

Born in 1662 in Flintshire, Wales. Educated at Chester Grammar School and briefly at Oxford University before embracing nonconformist ministry. Served as a Presbyterian minister in Chester and founded a dissenting academy to train future clergy. Authored the six-volume 'Exposition of the Old and New Testaments', a landmark biblical commentary. Combined thorough scholarship with practical devotion, making his work accessible to lay readers. His writings influenced generations of evangelical preachers and laypeople. Died on June 22, 1714, his legacy enduring in Protestant theological study.

Born in 1696 in Valletta, Malta. Ordained as a Catholic priest and served local parishes while pursuing art. Trained under Italian masters and developed a distinctive Baroque style. Created numerous altarpieces and church frescoes across Malta. His works blend dramatic composition with rich color and devotional themes. Several of his paintings remain on display in the cathedrals of Mdina and Valletta. Died on June 22, 1766, leaving a lasting artistic legacy in Maltese ecclesiastical art.

Born in 1801 in Sheldon, Vermont. Trained as a blacksmith and carpenter before converting to Mormonism in 1832. Ordained as one of the original members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1835 under Joseph Smith. Led missionary efforts in England, helping to establish the church overseas. Served as a counselor to Brigham Young during the migration to Utah Territory. Fathered a large family and was a key figure in settling pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley. Died on June 22, 1868, in Salt Lake City, leaving a profound legacy in church history.

Born in 1823 in Montreal, Alexandre-Antonin Taché became a leading figure in the Roman Catholic Church of Canada. Ordained in 1846, he was appointed Vicar Apostolic of the North-West, overseeing missions among Indigenous peoples. He founded the Archdiocese of St. Boniface in 1871 and served as its first archbishop. Taché championed the establishment of schools, hospitals, and parishes across Manitoba and the western territories. His diplomatic skills helped mediate relations between the church, settlers, and indigenous communities. He died on June 22, 1894, remembered for strengthening the Catholic presence in Western Canada.

August Froehlich was born in 1891 in Bismark, Germany. He served as a parish priest and ministered to forced labourers under Nazi rule. He openly condemned Nazi policies, risking his life for his convictions. Arrested by the Gestapo in 1941, he was imprisoned in Sachsenhausen concentration camp. He continued to support fellow prisoners until his death in Dachau in 1942. He is remembered as a martyr for faith and justice.