Blessed Augustine Gazotich, Bishop

Born to a wealthy family at Trau, Dalmatia, about 1260, Augustine joined the Dominican Order at eighteen and was sent to Hungary. There his fine spiritual qualities brought him to the attention of the legate Cardinal Niccolo Boccasino, a fellow Dominican. Upon the latter's elevation to the Papacy as Benedict XI in 1303, Augustine was made Bishop of Zagreb.

The new Bishop reformed the clergy, completed building the cathedral, and diligently brought about the spiritual renewal of the diocese and its people--while fending off the attacks of the hostile King of Dalmatia.

In time, Augustine was transferred to the See of Lucera in Sicily, where he continued his work of spiritual renewal, aided by his gift of healing. The Bishop also defended his flock from attacks against the Faith. He cared for the poor and needy and fostered devotion to Sts. Dominic, Thomas Aquinas, and Peter Martyr. He died in 1323 in the odor of sanctity. In 1702, Pope Clement XI reconfirmed his cults.

PRAYER: God, You made your Bishop, Blessed Augustine, an outstanding minister of Your Church by his prayer and pastoral zeal. Through his prayers grant that Your faithful flock may always find pastors after Your heart and salutary pastures. Amen.
 
We Remember
September
Merciful Jesus, grant them eternal rest.
4Sister M. Rose Timko 1973
9Sister M. Bernadette Hircsu 1953
10Sister M. Frederick Mikuska 1953
10Sister M. Admirabilis Lang 2012
14Sister M. Maurine Taraba 1979
16Sister M. Cecilia Toth 1982
16Sister M. Innocence Opalko 1999
19Sister M. Philomena Jakab 1992
24Sister M. Hirlanda Farnade 1977
26Sister M. Consolata Toth 1995
27Sister Dorthy Ruth Varga 2018
28Sister M. Dominic Gabriel 1957
30Sister M. Eugenia Takacs 2001


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