Time Line 1872
- cultus confirmation for Blessed Pope Eugene III
- death of Blessed Francis Palau y Quer
- death of Blessed Maria Louise Merkert
- death of the astronomer Edward Heis
- birth of Blessed Paolo Manni
- birth of Saint Maria Chaira
- birth of Saint Kizito
- birth of Saint Luigi Orione
- birth of Saint Marie Amandine
- founding of the diocese of Providence, Rhode Island
- founding of the diocese of Ogdensburg, New York
- founding of the Little Sisters of the Poor by Saint Teresa de Gesu, Jornet y Ibars
| 1871 | 1873 |
