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    John Vianney (born Jean-Marie Vianney and later Jean-Marie-Baptiste Vianney; 8 May 1786 – 4 August 1859) was a French Catholic priest often referred to as the Curé d'Ars ("the parish priest of Ars").

  2. Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney, known as John in English, was born May 8, 1786 in Dardilly, France and was baptized the same day. He was the fourth of six children born to Matthieu and Marie Vianney. John was raised in a Catholic home and the family often helped the poor and housed St. Benedict ...

  3. St. John Vianney (born May 8, 1786, Dardilly, France—died August 4, 1859, Ars; canonized May 31, 1925; feast day August 4 [formerly August 9]) was a French priest who was renowned as a confessor and for his supernatural powers.

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  4. St. John Vianney. Curé of Ars, born at Dardilly, near Lyons, France, on 8 May, 1786; died at Ars, 4 August, 1859; son of Matthieu Vianney and Marie Beluze." In 1806, the curé at Ecully, M. Balley, opened a school for ecclesiastical students, and Jean-Marie was sent to him. Though he was of average intelligence and his masters never seem to ...

  5. Patron of parish priests. Having given his whole life for God and his parishioners, John Vianney died on 4 August 1859. He was 73 years old. His relics can be found in Ars, in the sanctuary dedicated to him, which is visited by some 450,000 pilgrims every year.

  6. Aug 4, 2023 · Pope John XXIII praised the life and holiness of St. John Vianney, the patron saint of priests, in an encyclical for his 100th anniversary of death. He highlighted Vianney's poverty, chastity, obedience, and dedication to the sacraments, especially confession.

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  8. Aug 4, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Saint John Vianney, the patron of parish priests, who spent hours in confession and founded a home for girls. Read his story, reflection, and patronage on Franciscan Media website.

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