Francis de Sales

St. Francis de Sales was born in 1567 in Savoy, France and died in 1622. He served as the Bishop of Geneva and is considered a Doctor of the Church. Francis founded the Visitation Order, a religious congregation for women, and is the patron saint of the Catholic Press. He is renowned for his gentle and compassionate approach to spiritual guidance, and his writings on the importance of everyday holiness have been widely influential. Francis is venerated for his dedication to the faith, his commitment to pastoral care, and his contributions to Catholic theology and spirituality.