John Vianney was a French Catholic priest often referred to as the Curé d'Ars. He is known for his priestly and pastoral work in his parish in Ars, France, resulting in the radical spiritual transformation of the community and its surroundings. Wikipedia
Born: May 8, 1786, Dardilly, France
Died: August 4, 1859 (age 73 years), Ars-sur-Formans, France
Parents: Matthieu Vianney and Marie Beluze
Attributes: Cassock, surplice, preaching bands, stole, rosary, crucifix, and a Bible
Canonized: 31 May 1925, Vatican City by Pope Pius XI
Feast: 4 August; 8 August (Pre-1969 Roman Calendar); 9 August (Church of England)
Major shrine: Shrine of St. John Vianney, Ars-sur-Formans, Ain, France