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Our Patron
Saint Jerome, doctor of the Church universal and patron of our apostolate,
lived from about 340 to 420 A.D.
In a time when many of the Apostolic teachings concerning virginity and
celibacy were under attack from heretics, Saint Jerome stood tall and steadfast
to oppose these errors. He possessed an incredible scholarly knowledge of the
Sacred Scriptures, the culture that formed them, and the languages in which they
were written. Armed with his vast intellect and his zeal for Christ, he gained
the faith of the Pope as a true champion of orthodoxy during trying times.
Practicing an ascetical life in a monastery in Palestine, St. Jerome
immersed himself in both the land of Christ and His holy gospel. He worked
tirelessly to teach the faithful who shared his love for Jesus, and he worked
even harder to oppose those who would taint the true Catholic Faith with their
novel errors.
One of his greatest legacies to the Church Militant was the translation of
the Sacred Scriptures in Latin. This version of the Bible, known as the Vulgate,
would become the official version of the Church for centuries to come.
The Church celebrates his feast day on September 30. To learn more about our illustrious patron please read this page again, or
follow one of the links below:
Other Lay Movements Inspired by St. Jerome
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St. Jerome Biblical
Guild - Dedicated to propagating Jerome's Church-approved view of
Scripture to today's Catholics
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St. Jerome Society - A
group of Catholic young adults from Cambridge, MA trying to ignore the
undeniable fact that they have celibate vocations
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