Our Patron

St. Francis de sales, the Patron of the M.S.F.S was born in France in 1567. He is known as the gentleman saint and is one of the greatest saints of modern era. He is a doctor of the church and the patron of journalists in the Catholic Church. He was a zealous missionary, intrepid preacher, educationalist, writer, humanist and an advocate of universal sanctity for all categories of people of God. As the Bishop of Geneva, he made himself ‘all to all’ by his inspiring words and lively deeds. He holds a lofty and singular position in French literature He died in 1622 and continues to inspire millions by his simplicity, humility and gentleness. Numerous congregations are founded under his patronage in the Catholic Church.