St. John Vianney, also known as the Cure of Ars, was a French Roman Catholic priest who lived from 1786 until 1859. He is best known for his work as a parish priest in the small town of Ars, where he spent over 40 years ministering to his community. St. John Vianney was devoted to the sacraments, especially the sacrament of reconciliation. He would spend hours in the confessional each day, offering spiritual guidance and absolution to his parishioners. His holiness and dedication to his vocation drew many people to Ars, and he is credited with transforming the town into a center of pilgrimage and religious devotion. St. John Vianney was canonized as a saint in 1925, and his feast day is celebrated on August 4th each year.
