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Saint Albert the Great
Optional memorial November 15Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Saint Albert the Great

Dominican scientist and theologian, the teacher of Thomas Aquinas, who showed that faith and science work together.

Tommaso da Modena, Albertus Magnus (detail), 1352 · Chapter house, San Nicolò, Treviso (public domain)

Who was Saint Albert the Great?

Albert (c. 1200–1280) was a German Dominican who wrote on theology, philosophy, astronomy, chemistry, biology and geography. He taught at Paris and Cologne, where Thomas Aquinas was his student, and briefly served as Bishop of Regensburg. He is a Doctor of the Church.

Feast day and traditions

Catholic schools, science teachers and STEM programs often celebrate him as their patron. He is buried in Cologne, Germany.

Prayer

St. Albert, you saw God's wisdom in all creation. Help me in my studies and keep my mind open to the truth. Amen.

Novena

To pray a novena that ends on the eve of the feast, begin on November 6 and finish on November 14.

Mass readings

Read the Mass readings for November 15 from the US bishops (USCCB).

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Celebrate as a family

Do a simple science experiment together and thank God for His creation.

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