St. Leopold Mandic Novena
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Show HideSt. Leopold Mandic was a priest from Eastern Europe. He lived in the 1800s-1900s and spent most of his life in Italy. He was a member of the Capuchins.
St. Leopold Mandic was a holy and skilled confessor despite suffering from physical disabilities. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy priest in many aspects of your life.
About St. Leopold Mandic
St. Leopold Mandic was born in 1866 in what is now Montenegro. His birth name was Bogdan Ivan Mandic. His parents had eleven children before him, and they owned a fishing fleet.
Bogdan suffered from a physical disability, growing to only about four feet five inches tall. He also walked clumsily.
From a young age, Bogdan wanted to enter religious life. A group of Capuchin friars ministered nearby during his childhood, and he felt drawn to their way of life.
When Bogdan was sixteen years old, he traveled to Udine in Italy in order to enter a Capuchin high school seminary there. When he was eighteen, he was admitted to the Capuchin novitiate. He received the religious name Leopold Maria.
At age nineteen, Leopold made his first profession of vows. He then began studies for the priesthood. When he was twenty-four years old, Leopold was ordained a priest.
During the early years of his priesthood, Leopold was stationed at Capuchin friaries in Venice and in Croatia. He was sometimes given household duties, often serving as a porter. He also taught seminarians.
In 1906, Leopold was stationed at the Friary of Santa Croce in Padua. He spent the rest of his life at this friary.
Despite his physical disabilities, Leopold grew very strong spiritually. He became popular as a confessor. He was known to spend twelve to fifteen hours per day hearing confessions.
Leopold predicted that after he died, the confessional where he had spent so much time would remain standing while the rest of the church would be demolished by bombs. He said, “The church and the friary will be hit by bombs, but not this little cell. Here God exercised so much mercy for people, it must remain as a monument to God’s goodness.”
His prediction came to pass during World War II, when the church and part of the friary were demolished by bombs. Leopold’s confessional and his cell were unharmed.
Leopold was very passionate about the need for reunion between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches. He became known as an Apostle of Unity, as well as an Apostle of Confession.
Later in his life, Leopold contracted cancer of the esophagus which became fatal. When he was seventy-six years old, he collapsed while preparing to celebrate Mass. The other friars took him to his cell and gave him Last Rites. They gathered around his bed and sang the “Salve Regina” as he died.
Leopold was beatified by St. Paul VI in 1976. He was canonized in 1983 by St. John Paul II.
St. Leopold Mandic’s Feast Day: May 12th
Why Pray the St. Leopold Mandic Novena?
St. Leopold Mandic is the patron saint of cancer victims. You can pray the St. Leopold Mandic Novena if you are suffering from cancer. Or you can use this novena to seek St. Leopold Mandic’s intercession for someone you know who is suffering from cancer.
You can also pray the St. Leopold Mandic Novena if you are discerning a vocation to the Capuchins or are a Capuchin, since St. Leopold Mandic was a Capuchin friar. Or you can pray the St. Leopold Mandic Novena to seek his intercession for a Capuchin you know.
You can pray the St. Leopold Mandic Novena for any intention!
St. Leopold Mandic Novena Prayers
St. Leopold Mandic Novena - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Leopold Mandic as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Leopold, you were born into a large family of twelve children. Despite the many challenges of raising children in a large family, your parents must have been able to give you a firm foundation in the faith. You began to grow in the desire to serve God from an early age.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all large families.
Pray for us, that we may always serve God worthily despite any challenges we might face. Pray that we may grow in love for God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Leopold Mandic, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Leopold Mandic Novena - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Leopold Mandic as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Leopold, you desired to serve God from the time you were a child. You were greatly influenced by a group of Capuchin friars that ministered near your home, and you felt drawn to their way of life.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all children may receive the love and formation they need.
Pray for us, that we may grow in holiness and virtue each day of our lives. Pray that we may be eager to serve God in whatever ways He calls us to.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Leopold Mandic, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Leopold Mandic Novena - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Leopold Mandic as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Leopold, you were born with a physical disability that inhibited your growth and made your gait clumsy. You suffered from these problems and a severe stutter your whole life, but you did not allow your physical handicaps to interfere with serving God.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all who suffer from physical handicaps.
Pray for us, that we may never allow any sufferings to deter us from serving God. Pray that we may grow in holiness at every opportunity God gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Leopold Mandic, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Leopold Mandic Novena - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Leopold Mandic as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Leopold, you were greatly influenced by the Capuchin friars who ministered near your home during your childhood. From the time you were young, you felt drawn to the religious life and the priestly vocation.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may inspire more men and women to serve Him in the religious and priestly vocations.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to carry out God’s will in our lives. Pray that we may do all we can to follow God’s call each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Leopold Mandic, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Leopold Mandic Novena - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Leopold Mandic as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Leopold, you faced many difficulties on account of your physical disabilities. But you did not allow your difficulties to deter you from holiness. You persevered through every difficulty you faced and served God faithfully as a Capuchin friar and a priest.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may be given the grace to persevere through every difficulty.
Pray for us, that we may grow in every virtue we need for holiness. Pray that we may grow closer to God at every opportunity He gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Leopold Mandic, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Leopold Mandic Novena - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Leopold Mandic as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Leopold, you were greatly influenced by the Capuchin friars who ministered near your childhood home. You felt God calling you to serve Him in such a life, so you entered the Capuchins. You served God faithfully as a Capuchin for the rest of your life.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all Capuchin friars may be holy servants of God.
Pray for us, that we may serve God faithfully in whatever ways He calls us to. Pray that we may grow in our relationship with God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Leopold Mandic, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Leopold Mandic Novena - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Leopold Mandic as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Leopold, despite your physical disabilities you became very popular as a confessor. You were known to spend twelve to fifteen hours per day hearing confessions. You devotedly served God through your ministry as a priest in the confessional.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all confessors may be holy instruments of God’s grace.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to serve God worthily each day. Pray that we may grow in holiness and virtue at every opportunity God gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Leopold Mandic, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Leopold Mandic Novena - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Leopold Mandic as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Leopold, you were familiar with the division between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches. And you were very passionate about the need for reunion between them. You became known as an Apostle of Unity because of your passion for this cause.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches may be reunited.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to serve God and His Church worthily. Pray that we may strive to do God’s will in every circumstance we encounter.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Leopold Mandic, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Leopold Mandic Novena - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Leopold Mandic as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Leopold, you were greatly influenced by the Capuchin friars who ministered near your home in the area that is now Montenegro. Though you spent most of your life in Italy, you were very close to your heritage as an Eastern European Catholic.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that the Church in Eastern Europe and in the whole world may be strong and vibrant.
Pray for us, that we may grow in love for God and His Church each day of our lives. Pray that we may do all we can to advance in holiness and virtue.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Leopold Mandic, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.