1st May 1727 – St. Paul of the Cross and Ven. John Baptist receive the Diaconate from Bishop Nunzio Baccari, Vicar of Rome
3rd May 1771 – Foundation of the Passionist Nuns
3rd May 1758 – Anniversary of the death of Pope Benedict XIV – great benefactor of the Passionist Congregation
16th May – Feast of St. Gemma Galgani
