Already during his life, the humble parish priest drew crowds to the church of ars as he would tirelessly hear Confession, preach, or teach the basic truths of the catechism. Canonised in 1925, he was declared in 1929 the patron saint of all parish priest in the world.

This booklet, which brings together profound prayers and texts by John Vianney, as well as a variety of prayers to him or inspired by him, will help people celebrate this special Year of Priests. It will lead readers to a better knowledge of his life and spirituality, and guide them on their way to God with one of our most popular saints. 

St John Vianney is famous for his preaching, religious instruction, love of the Eucharist, zeal for souls, prayer life, and love God. He wrote no books and left no physical works (yet he left a rich legacy for priests and laity everywhere).