St. Dismas

St. Dismas, known as the penitent thief, was one of the two thieves crucified with Jesus. St. Dismas rebuked the other thief being crucified who taunted Jesus, and he asked Jesus for his blessing. He is patron saint of prisoners on death row and reformed thieves.

Catholic Review

The Catholic Review is the official publication of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

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