MAY

1    Philip and James, Apostles
2    Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, Teacher of the Faith, 373
4    English Saints and Martyrs of the Reformation Era
8    Julian of Norwich, Spiritual Writer, c.1417
14    Matthias the Apostle
16    Caroline Chisholm, Social Reformer, 1877
19    Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, Restorer of Monastic Life, 988
20    Alcuin of York, Deacon, Abbot of Tours, 804
21    Helena, Protector of the Holy Places, 330
23    Petroc, Abbot of Padstow, 6th century
24    John and Charles Wesley, Evangelists, Hymn Writers, 1791 and 1788
25    The Venerable Bede, Monk at Jarrow, Scholar, Historian, 735
25    Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne, 709
26    Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury, 605
26    John Calvin, Reformer, 1564
26    Philip Neri, Founder of the Oratorians, Spiritual Guide, 1595
28    Lanfranc, Prior of Le Bec, Archbishop of Canterbury, Scholar, 1089
30    Josephine Butler, Social Reformer, 1906
30    Joan of Arc, Visionary, 1431
30    Apolo Kivebulaya, Priest, Evangelist in Central Africa, 1933
31    The Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth