St. Paul of the Cross, priest, Founder of the Passionists

Six French Jesuit priests, a Jesuit lay brother, and a layman who sought to bring the Gospel to the indigenous tribes of New France became the seed of the Church in North America. All were martyred. Their feast day is celebrated on October 19.

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Published: October 19, 2026