May
- 1 Queen of Heaven, Philip and James, Apostles
- 2 Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, Teacher of the Faith, 373
- 4 English Saints and Martyrs of the Reformation Era
- 8 Julian of Norwich, Spiritual Writer, c.1417
- 12 Gregory Dix, Priest, Monk, Scholar, 1952
- 14 Matthias the Apostle
- 16 Caroline Chisholm, Social Reformer, 1877
- 19 Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, Restorer of Monastic Life, 988
- 20 Alcuin of York, Deacon, Abbot of Tours, 804
- 21 Helena, Protector of the Holy Places, 330
- 24 John and Charles Wesley, Evangelists, Hymn Writers, 1791 and 1788
- 25 The Venerable Bede, Monk at Jarrow, Scholar, Historian, 735
- 25 Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne, 709
- 26 Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury, 605
- 26 John Calvin, Reformer, 1564
- 26 Philip Neri, Founder of the Oratorians, Spiritual Guide, 1595
- 28 Lanfranc, Prior of Le Bec, Archbishop of Canterbury, Scholar, 1089
- 30 Josephine Butler, Social Reformer, 1906
- 30 Joan of Arc, Visionary, 1431
- 30 Apolo Kivebulaya, Priest, Evangelist in Central Africa, 1933
- 31 The Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth
Alternative dates:
- Matthias may be celebrated on 24 February instead of 14 May.
- The Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth may be celebrated on 2 July instead of 31 May.
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