Corpus Christi and St. Joseph Parish in Portsmouth

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

Cardinal and Bishop of Bergamo and Padua:
Born: September 16, 1625 in Venice and died: June 18, 1697 (Aged 71) in Padua.

He became a noted scholar for his distinguished learning and as an able pastor for his careful attention to pastoral initiatives and frequent parish visitations. He guided his flock with pastoral wisdom and deep understanding. He worked unceasingly in carrying out the reforms set forth by the Council of Trent. Through his efforts, the seminaries of both Bergamo and Padua were substantially enlarged. At Padua, he also added a library and a printing press.

16/06/2026

Feast day of Saints Cyricus and Julitta. During the beginning of the 4th century, Julitta took her 3 year old son Cyricus and two maids to flee from the persecution of Christians. They ended up in Tarsus, where unfortunately Julitta was recognized by Alexander who put Julitta on trial. She brought Cyricus with her. Julitta was sentenced to be tortured. When the guards separated Cyricus from his mother he was inconsolable. Alexander tried to pacify the child and placed him on his lap, but kicked and scratched by the child. In a rage Alexander in a rage threw him on the stones steps, and Cyricus died. Julitta did not cry but thanked God that her child had been given the crown of a martyr, which annoyed Alexander who changed her punishment to being tortured to death. The maids retrieved Julitta and Cyricus' bodies and buried them.