Saint Eugene de Mazenod was a French bishop and the founder of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, a religious congregation dedicated to serving the poor and evangelizing. Born on August 1, 1782, in Aix-en-Provence, France, he experienced a transformative spiritual journey that led him to dedicate his life to God and the Church. He was ordained a priest in 1811 and became the Bishop of Marseille in 1837. Saint Eugene worked tirelessly to address the spiritual needs of the marginalized and promote social justice. He was canonized by Pope John Paul II on December 3, 1975, and is celebrated for his commitment to the mission of the Church.