St. John Berchmans would Pray the Stations of the Cross Barefoot! Patron of Altar Servers and Young People - Feast Day November 26

Canonized: 1888 by Pope Leo XIII

Major Shrine: Sant’Ignazio
Patron of: altar boys, Oblate novices, young people

Born at Diest in Brabant, 13 March, 1599; died at Rome, 13 August, 1621. His parents watched with the greatest solicitude over the formation of his character. He was naturally kind, gentle, and affectionate towards them, a favourite with his play…