Patron Saint of Social workers

3 saints found

Martín de Porres

Feast Day: November 3

Patron of: interracial justice, social workers, barbers, Peru, sick animals, people of mixed race

Peruvian lay Dominican who achieved holiness through humble service to the poor.

Feast Day: July 4

Patron of: Young adults, mountain climbers, social workers, those with polio

Joyful Italian layman who served the poor with athletic grace and died young in witness to faith.

Feast Day: September 27

Patron of: Charity workers, social workers, missionaries, hospitals, the poor, prisoners, St. Vincent de Paul Society, volunteers

French priest who systematized charity and founded congregations serving the poor worldwide.