John Francis Regis, SJ, commonly known Saint Regis, was a French Jesuit priest who was canonized in 1737. A tireless preacher and social reformer, Regis is best known for his work with at-risk women and orphans.

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• Regis University
• Regis High School (New York City)
• Regis Jesuit High School (Aurora
• Colorado)
• lacemakers

1597-01-31

1640-12-31

canonized

5 April 1737

Pope Clement XII

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