Wednesday, December 25, 2024

The Great Cloud of Witnesses

St. Francesco Saverio Maria Bianchi
Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M.

St. Francesco Saverio Maria Bianchi

January 31

Francis Xavier Mary Bianchi (Italian: Francesco Saverio Maria Bianchi; (December 2, 1743 – January 31, 1815), was an Italian Barnabite priest and noted scholar, who also gained a reputation for sanctity during his lifetime from both his commitment to his students and to the poor of Naples. He has been proclaimed a saint by the Catholic Church and declared the Apostle of the city.

Previous Article St. Hyacinth of Mariscotti
Next Article St. Veridiana
Print
129
Terms Of UsePrivacy Statement© 2024 Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld O.F.M.
Back To Top