Yes, he's roman catholic saint, that was an usual rector of a rural parish. He was canonised in 1925 by Pious XI. He's an example that you don't need to be someone unusual to be saint. In last years John Paul II and Benedict XVI canonised many persons that were simple people: mothers, fathers, priests. There are many such people that are saints, in meaning of being salved, but are not canonised. Even you can be among them.
What did you want to know about St. John Vianney?
St. John Vianney was born on May 8, 1786, at Dardilly, Lyons, France.
Yes, St. John Vianney was a real person. He was a priest in a small parish in Ars, France, in the 1800s.
St. John Vianney is the patron saint of:confessorsPersonal Apostolic Administration of Saint John Mary VianneypriestsDubuque, Iowa, archdiocese ofKamloops, British Columbia, diocese ofKansas City, Kansas, archdiocese ofSaint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, archdiocese of
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St. John Vianney College Seminary was created in 1959.
St. John Vianney was born onMay 8, 1786, in Dardilly, France.
john maria vianiJean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney (8 May 1786 - 4 August 1859) was a French parish priest who in the Catholic Church is venerated as a saint and as the patron saint of all priests
St. John Vianney Cure of Ars School was created in 1963.
St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Primary School was created in 1987.
St. John Vianney's body is incorrupt and not buried. It is enclosed in a glass display coffin at the Basilica at Ars, France. I have placed a link below where there are many picture of incorrupt saints, including John Vianney.
St. John Vianney, also known as the Cure of Ars, is the saint associated with the phrase "Here you do not speak evil of anyone." This quote reflects his dedication to kindness and avoiding gossip or negativity. St. John Vianney is known for his humility and devotion to helping others through his preaching and example.