September 18

Born in Edinburgh in 1643, Burnet studied theology at Utrecht and Leiden. He became a tutor to the future King William III and moved to England after the Glorious Revolution. Appointed Bishop of Salisbury in 1689, he played a key role in defining post-revolution church policies. Burnet's multivolume 'History of the Reformation' remains a foundational work in English ecclesiastical history. His correspondence and writings reflect his moderate Whig politics and commitment to religious tolerance.

Pope Gregory XVI (born Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, 1765–1846) led the Catholic Church during a turbulent era. He staunchly opposed railways and modern political movements, fearing secular influence. His encyclicals condemned liberalism, secularism, and the slave trade. Gregory XVI reformed church administration and supported educational initiatives. He strengthened missionary activities, expanding the church's global reach. His papacy balanced tradition with cautious engagement in European politics.

Born in Lisbon in 1837, Aires de Ornelas e Vasconcelos was ordained as a priest before rising through the ranks of the Catholic Church. He was appointed Bishop of Funchal and later named Archbishop of Goa and Daman in 1874. As archbishop, he implemented pastoral reforms and promoted education and the training of local clergy. He supported missionary activity across the Indian subcontinent and fostered the creation of seminaries. Vasconcelos convened synods to address doctrinal and administrative matters, strengthening the diocese's structure. He served faithfully until his death in 1880, leaving a legacy of spiritual leadership.

Born in London in 1858 as Katie Booth, she was the eldest daughter of Salvation Army founders William and Catherine Booth. She became one of the first officers of the movement, assisting in its growth and organizational structure. Kate Booth led evangelistic missions to Germany, Switzerland, and the United States alongside her sister Emma, spreading the Army's message. After marrying Arthur Reginald Tucker in 1888, she continued her missionary work in India and tropical regions. She documented her family's missionary efforts in memoirs and writings that provided insights into the early Salvation Army. Booth remained active in religious service throughout her life until her death in 1955.

Julio Rosales was born in 1906 and ordained a priest in 1930. He served as Archbishop of Cebu from 1949 to 1971, overseeing the growth of the Catholic Church in the Visayas region. Elevated to Cardinal by Pope Paul VI in 1969, Rosales participated in the Second Vatican Council. He was known for his pastoral care, social reforms, and efforts in education. Cardinal Rosales retired in 1971 and continued to mentor clergy until his death in 1983.

Paul Butler is an English Anglican bishop known for his leadership in the Church of England. Born in 1955, he studied theology at Keble College, Oxford and trained for ordination at Trinity College, Bristol. He was ordained in 1982 and served in parish ministry before becoming area Bishop of Southampton in 2003. In 2011, he was appointed Dean of Worcester, overseeing the cathedral's ministry and outreach. He was consecrated Bishop of Durham in 2014, leading one of the oldest dioceses in England. Butler is noted for his pastoral work, interfaith initiatives, and published writings on church leadership.