About St. Anthony Mary Claret
St. Anthony Mary Claret (1807–1870) was a Spanish bishop, missionary, preacher, and founder of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, commonly known as the Claretians. Filled with zeal for spreading the Gospel, he preached thousands of sermons, wrote numerous spiritual books, and tirelessly worked to renew the faith of Catholics.
As Archbishop of Santiago de Cuba, he defended the poor, promoted education, encouraged devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and worked for justice despite facing intense persecution and several attempts on his life. His deep love for the Immaculate Heart of Mary guided every aspect of his ministry.
St. Anthony Mary Claret was canonized in 1950 and is remembered as a model of missionary zeal, holiness, and unwavering trust in God. Catholics continue to seek his intercession for healing, strength in trials, perseverance in faith, and the grace of conversion.
Who was St. Anthony Mary Claret?
St. Anthony Mary Claret was a Spanish missionary bishop, gifted preacher, and founder of the Claretians. He dedicated his life to evangelization, charity, and spreading devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
What is the St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena?
The St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena is a nine-day Catholic prayer asking God for special graces through the intercession of St. Anthony Mary Claret, especially for healing, spiritual renewal, strength, and conversion
What can I pray for during this novena?
You may pray for healing, peace, stronger faith, family intentions, conversion, guidance, perseverance through suffering, success in missionary work, or any personal intention according to God’s holy will.
When is the feast day of St. Anthony Mary Claret?
His feast day is celebrated on October 24.
Who is the patron saint of?
St. Anthony Mary Claret is regarded as the patron saint of Catholic weavers, textile workers, missionaries, publishers, and those engaged in Catholic communications and evangelization because of his extensive preaching and writings.
How do I pray the St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena?
Pray the novena once each day for nine consecutive days. Present your personal intention, pray with faith and confidence, and entrust your request to God’s will through the intercession of St. Anthony Mary Claret.
Why do Catholics pray to St. Anthony Mary Claret?
Catholics ask St. Anthony Mary Claret to pray for them because of his extraordinary holiness, missionary zeal, love for the Blessed Virgin Mary, and unwavering dedication to bringing people closer to Christ.
| Novena Begins: | October 15 |
| Feast Day: | October 24 |
Patron Saint of Weavers, Catholic Press, Textile merchants
Day 1 – St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, during your life on earth, you often comforted the afflicted and showed such tender love and compassion for the sick and sinful. Intercede for me now as you rejoice in the reward of your virtues in heavenly glory. Look with pity upon me.
(Mention your request here…)
Grant my prayer, if such be the will of God. Make my troubles your own. Speak a word for me to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, that by her powerful intercession I may obtain the grace I yearn for so ardently, and the blessing that will strengthen me during life, assist me at the hour of death, and lead me to a happy eternity. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 2 – St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, during your life on earth, you often comforted the afflicted and showed such tender love and compassion for the sick and sinful. Intercede for me now as you rejoice in the reward of your virtues in heavenly glory. Look with pity upon me.
(Mention your request here…)
Grant my prayer, if such be the will of God. Make my troubles your own. Speak a word for me to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, that by her powerful intercession I may obtain the grace I yearn for so ardently, and the blessing that will strengthen me during life, assist me at the hour of death, and lead me to a happy eternity. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 3 – St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, during your life on earth, you often comforted the afflicted and showed such tender love and compassion for the sick and sinful. Intercede for me now as you rejoice in the reward of your virtues in heavenly glory. Look with pity upon me.
(Mention your request here…)
Grant my prayer, if such be the will of God. Make my troubles your own. Speak a word for me to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, that by her powerful intercession I may obtain the grace I yearn for so ardently, and the blessing that will strengthen me during life, assist me at the hour of death, and lead me to a happy eternity. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 4 – St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, during your life on earth, you often comforted the afflicted and showed such tender love and compassion for the sick and sinful. Intercede for me now as you rejoice in the reward of your virtues in heavenly glory. Look with pity upon me.
(Mention your request here…)
Grant my prayer, if such be the will of God. Make my troubles your own. Speak a word for me to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, that by her powerful intercession I may obtain the grace I yearn for so ardently, and the blessing that will strengthen me during life, assist me at the hour of death, and lead me to a happy eternity. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 5 – St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, during your life on earth, you often comforted the afflicted and showed such tender love and compassion for the sick and sinful. Intercede for me now as you rejoice in the reward of your virtues in heavenly glory. Look with pity upon me.
(Mention your request here…)
Grant my prayer, if such be the will of God. Make my troubles your own. Speak a word for me to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, that by her powerful intercession I may obtain the grace I yearn for so ardently, and the blessing that will strengthen me during life, assist me at the hour of death, and lead me to a happy eternity. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 6 – St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, during your life on earth, you often comforted the afflicted and showed such tender love and compassion for the sick and sinful. Intercede for me now as you rejoice in the reward of your virtues in heavenly glory. Look with pity upon me.
(Mention your request here…)
Grant my prayer, if such be the will of God. Make my troubles your own. Speak a word for me to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, that by her powerful intercession I may obtain the grace I yearn for so ardently, and the blessing that will strengthen me during life, assist me at the hour of death, and lead me to a happy eternity. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 7 – St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, during your life on earth, you often comforted the afflicted and showed such tender love and compassion for the sick and sinful. Intercede for me now as you rejoice in the reward of your virtues in heavenly glory. Look with pity upon me.
(Mention your request here…)
Grant my prayer, if such be the will of God. Make my troubles your own. Speak a word for me to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, that by her powerful intercession I may obtain the grace I yearn for so ardently, and the blessing that will strengthen me during life, assist me at the hour of death, and lead me to a happy eternity. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 8 – St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, during your life on earth, you often comforted the afflicted and showed such tender love and compassion for the sick and sinful. Intercede for me now as you rejoice in the reward of your virtues in heavenly glory. Look with pity upon me.
(Mention your request here…)
Grant my prayer, if such be the will of God. Make my troubles your own. Speak a word for me to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, that by her powerful intercession I may obtain the grace I yearn for so ardently, and the blessing that will strengthen me during life, assist me at the hour of death, and lead me to a happy eternity. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 9 – St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, during your life on earth, you often comforted the afflicted and showed such tender love and compassion for the sick and sinful. Intercede for me now as you rejoice in the reward of your virtues in heavenly glory. Look with pity upon me.
(Mention your request here…)
Grant my prayer, if such be the will of God. Make my troubles your own. Speak a word for me to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, that by her powerful intercession I may obtain the grace I yearn for so ardently, and the blessing that will strengthen me during life, assist me at the hour of death, and lead me to a happy eternity. Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
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