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John Vianney (born Jean-Marie Vianney and later Jean-Marie-Baptiste Vianney; [2] 8 May 1786 – 4 August 1859) was a French Catholic priest often referred to as the Curé d'Ars ("the parish priest of Ars"). He is known for his priestly and pastoral work in his parish in Ars, France, resulting in the radical spiritual transformation of the ...
- Shrine of St. John Vianney, Ars-sur-Formans, Ain, France
- 31 May 1925, Vatican City by Pope Pius XI
Apr 12, 2024 · 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. He is the patron saint of parish priests. Because of the French Revolution, Vianney received little education.
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Learn about the life and legacy of St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests and the poor. He was a French priest who worked tirelessly to reconcile people with God and St. Philomena.
Learn about the life and miracles of St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars, who spent sixteen to eighteen hours a day in the confessional and directed souls with common sense and supernatural knowledge. He was canonized in 1925 by Pope Pius XI and is a model for parish priests.
Apr 5, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of St. John Vianney, a French priest who spent hours in the confessional and became a model for all parish priests. He was born in 1786, ordained in 1815, and died in 1859.
Aug 4, 2022 · Learn about the life and vision of Saint John Vianney, the patron of parish priests and the Curé d'Ars, who overcame obstacles and performed deeds that seemed impossible. Discover his story, his work as a confessor, and his legacy as a man of vision.
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Aug 4, 2021 · John Marie Vianney was a true apostle—a priest and a pastor who brought the life of God to those who had forgotten him. The Curé of Ars passed away after three days of agony in a heat wave on August 4, 1859.
