Saint of the Day for October 21
Saint of the Day
Laura of Saint Catherine of Siena Montoya
Colombian catholic sister (1875-1949)
Laura Montoya, in full María Laura de Jesús Montoya Upegui, religious name Laura of Saint Catherine of Siena, was a Colombian Roman Catholic religious sister and the founder of the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Virgin Mary and Saint Catherine of Siena (1914). She was well known for her work with Indigenous peoples and for acting as a strong role model for South American girls.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Gaspar del BufaloItalian Catholic priest and saint (1786-1837)
- Wendelin of TrierGerman saint
- AgathonEgyptian monk
- Viator of LyonsFrench saint
- Céline de Laon
- Walfroystylite
- Fintán of TaghmonIrish saint
Bible Verse of the Day
The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
On October 21 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.