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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 9 MIN

St. John Vianney, the Universal Patron of Priests

from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter

Tomorrow is the Feast of St John Vianney, known as the patron saint of all priests. Matthew Bunson joins us with a look at Vianney’s life and why all priests can look to him.Further ReadingSts. John Vianney, John Eudes and the Priestly Profile to the VisitationCanonized 100 Years Ago, St. John Vianney Still Converts HeartsGuest InfoMatthew Bunson is Vice President and Editorial Director of EWTN News and a Senior Fellow at St Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He’s the author or co-author of more than 50 books including the first English-language biography of Pope Francis and The Encyclopedia of Catholic History. Follow him on twitter at MattBunson. Register Radio airs Saturdays at 4 pm and Sundays at 11 am on Ave Maria Radio This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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