Feast of Pope Saint Pius V

Saint Pius V, Pope

The pontificate of Pope Pius V (1504 - 1572), born among poor shepherds, Antonio Ghislieri sought religious life at the age of fourteen when he entered the Orders of Preachers (Dominicans). Known for his strict prayer and fasting, he was named a bishop and a member of the Inquisition. As pope, he was known for his extensive charity to the poor. He visited many parishes in Rome. He required bishops to reside in their dioceses, reduced the papal court, and carefully avoided nepotism in his appointments. Pope Saint Pius V was one of the most notable figures of the sixteen century. He enforced the decrees of the Council of Trent, published the Roman Catechism, and revised the Roman Missal and Liturgy of the Hours.

Let us pray:

O God, who in Your providence
raised up Pope Saint Pius the Fifth in Your Church
that the faith might be safeguarded
and more fitting worship be offered to You,
grant, through his intercession,
that we may participate in Your mysteries
with that lively faith and fruitful charity.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

The Decrees of the Council of Trent may be found at the following:

http://documentacatholicaomnia.eu/03d/1545-1545,_Concilium_Tridentinum,_Canons_And_Decrees,_EN.pdf