INDIA · CATHOLIC WITNESSES

Saints who made holiness visible.

A source-linked introduction to Indian saints and saints closely connected with India. Canonization dates are shown as Church records, not as private opinions.

How this list is curated. These entries point to Vatican, diocesan, congregational or Wikimedia source records. Image credits appear directly below every photograph. External images may be replaced if a source changes its URL or permission.
St Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception

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St Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception

Anna Muttathupadathu was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in 2008. She is remembered for a life of patient suffering and deep trust in Christ.

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St Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan

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St Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan

Founder of the Congregation of the Holy Family and a witness to prayer, family care and compassion; canonized in 2019.

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St Gonsalo Garcia

Born in Bassein (Vasai), he became a Franciscan martyr in Japan and was canonized by Pope Pius IX in 1862.

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