Gaetano dei Conti di Thiene CR (6 October 1480 – 7 August 1547), known as Saint Cajetan, was an Italian Catholic priest and religious reformer, co-founder of the Theatines. He is recognised as a saint in the Catholic Church, and his feast day is 7 August.

Saint Cajetan, when we see things that trouble us in our Church, help us to continue to love her. Guide us to the positive steps we need to take to work within the Church for renewal. Help us to be examples of holiness to all.

St. Cajetan of Thiene (born October 1480, Vicenza, Republic of Venice—died August 7, 1547, Naples; canonized 1671; feast day August 7) was a Venetian priest who cofounded the Theatine order and became an important figure of the Catholic Counter-Reformation.

St. Cajetan often prayed eight hours daily. While attending the Christmas celebration at St. Mary of the Crib, he is said to have been given the grace of receiving from Mary the Child Jesus into...

2022年8月7日 · Saint Cajetan was a lawyer who became a priest working in the Roman Curia. He came to realize that the Church needed reform, so he and three friends founded the Theatines, a small congregation dedicated to addressing the very issues that were at the heart of the Protestant Reformation.

2024年1月31日 · Saint Cajetan was a remarkable figure whose life and legacy continue to inspire people around the world. His devotion and the miracles attributed to him are a testament to his powerful faith and unwavering dedication to serving others.

2011年8月7日 · Saint Cajetan was one of the great reformers of the Church during the period of the Reformation, remaining loyal to the Church regardless of the corruptions and excesses that led many...

Their patronage: St. Cajetan is revered as the patron saint of the unemployed, job seekers, and workers. He dedicated his life to serving the poor and the sick and founded the Theatines, a religious order known for their commitment to poverty, humility, …

2023年4月19日 · Saint Cajetan, also known as Gaetano dei Conti di Thiene, was a Catholic priest and religious reformer who lived in the 16th century. He was born in the town of Vicenza, Italy, in 1480. He was the son of a noble family and was educated at the University of Padua, where he studied law and philosophy.

Cajetan helped relieve the tensions and reconcile Venice with the pope, ensuring peace for his homeland. After Pope Julius II died in 1513, Cajetan resigned his position, receiving priestly ordination in 1516.