Patron Saints of Lost Causes

1 saints whom Church sources name as patrons of lost causes, with the quoted source. Read their stories on Light of Saints.

Saint Rita of CasciaThe Church remembers Saint Rita on 22 May. She is known as patroness of lost causes. Source: vaticannews.vaSaint Rita of Cascia is remembered as a witness to forgiveness that came not from passive resignation but from a steadfast love for Christ.

Only one saint with this patronage has been confirmed from a source so far.

Patronage is a devotional tradition of the Church, not a promise. We list only patronages written in the source quoted.