Feast June 16
Saint John Francis Regis
Religious, patron of Regis University · Feast June 16
Biography
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.
Feast day
June 16
Patronage
Regis University
Regis High School (New York City)
Regis Jesuit High School (Aurora
Colorado)
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Birth date
1597-01-31
Death date
1640-12-31
Canonization status
Canonized
Canonization date
5 April 1737
Canonized by
Pope Clement XII
Feast month
6
Wikidata qid
Q918364
Feast day of month
16