We ask you, humbly: don't scroll away.
Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot; that's great! It's a little awkward to ask, but we need your help. If you have already donated, we sincerely thank you. We're not salespeople, but we depend on donations averaging $14.76 and fewer than 1% of readers give. If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. Thank you.Help Now >
St. Charles of Mount Argus
Facts
Death: 1893
Beatified: 16 October 1988 by Pope John Paul II
Canonized: 3 June 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
Author and Publisher - Catholic Online
Printable Catholic Saints PDFs
Shop St. Charles of Mount Argus
John Houben was born in Munstergeleen, on 11th December 1821. Having decided to consecrate his life to God, he entered the Passionist Novitiate at Ere, Tournai, in 1845. He made his religious profession on 10th December 1846 and was ordained to the priesthood on 21st December 1850.
He was appointed to the Passionists' new English foundation in 1852, shortly after the death of Blessed Dominic Barberi, who had laboured strenuously for the return of our separated brethren to the Catholic faith. Following the example of Blessed Dominic, an apostle of Ecumenism, Charles worked hard for the good of souls and the unity of the Church, first in England and later in Ireland, where he died with a great reputation for holiness on 5th January 1893, the vigil of the Epiphany of the Lord. A man of great prayer, in the style of Saint Paul of the Cross and the first Passionists, he was noted more for his apostolate of blessing and hearing confessions than for his preaching.
More Saints
- Trending Saints:
- St. Maximinus of Trier
- St. Joan of Arc
- St. Catherine of Siena
- St. Peter
Join the Movement
When you sign up below, you don't just join an email list - you're joining an entire movement for Free world class Catholic education.
-
-
Saint of the Day for Monday, May 29th, 2023
-
Mysteries of the Rosary
-
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
-
St. Maximinus of Trier
-
7 Morning Prayers you need to get your day started with God
-
Prayer of the Day for Monday, May 29
-
Popular Prayers
-
The Apostles' Creed
-
Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster found Incorrupted
-
Bible
Daily Catholic
Daily Readings for Monday, May 29, 2023
St. Maximinus of Trier: Saint of the Day for Monday, May 29, 2023
Prayer to St. Gabriel, for Others: Prayer of the Day for Wednesday, May 10, 2023
- Daily Readings for Sunday, May 28, 2023
- Bl. Margaret Pole: Saint of the Day for Sunday, May 28, 2023
- Prayer for Travelers: Prayer of the Day for Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Copyright 2022 Catholic Online. All materials contained on this site, whether written, audible or visual are the exclusive property of Catholic Online and are protected under U.S. and International copyright laws, © Copyright 2022 Catholic Online. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of Catholic Online is strictly forbidden and prohibited.
Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. Your Catholic Voice Foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Tax Identification Number: 81-0596847. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.