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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 20th of April WELCOME! SAINT WIHO, BISHOP OF OSNABRÜCK Saint Wiho, commemorated on April 20, the first bishop of Osnabrück [Germany] is also called Viho and Wito . A native of Friesland and a pupil of Saint Gregory of Utrecht , Wiho was selected by  Charlemagne  to head the Osnabrück church. Between 780 and 786, Bishop  Agilfred of Liège had built a church there on the orders of Charlemagne , which was subsequently consecrated in honour of  St Peter . The existence of the diocese can be historically documented since 803. According to some - admittedly not completely reliable - sources, he had the bishop's crozier for 32 years and was instrumental in the complete eradication of paganism and the burning of idols. His public veneration, however, is absolutely certain and beyond any doubt.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 787)...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 11th of February WELCOME! SAINT ADOLF, BISHOP OF OSNABRÜCK The name Adolf   is derived from the Old German Ataulf , i.e., the helpful father .  Saint Adolf ( Adolphus , Adolph) is commemorated on (February 11 [June 30]). Born in the mid-12th century to noble parents, Adolf initially held the position of canon in Cologne. When he once visited the Cistercian monastery of Kamp in the diocese of Cologne, the sight of the flagellating* monks made such an impression on his heart that he decided to take the habit of the order as well. He spent only a short time in the monastery in Kamp, however, because due to his excellent qualities and zeal for virtue, he was elevated to the episcopal see of Osnabrück, which he ascended as the 28th bishop of that diocese. As such, he truly proved himself a faithful successor of  Saint Wiho and was particularly distinguished by his generosity towards the poor and his fath...