Blessed Adolph Kolping
Also known as: Father of All Apprentices; Apostle of Working Men
Blessed
Feast Day
December 4
Born
December 8, 1813
Died
December 4, 1865
Beatified
27 October 1991 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy
Biography
Blessed Adolph Kolping, also known as the Father of All Apprentices and the Apostle of Working Men, was born on 8 December 1813 in Kerpen, Germany. He came from humble beginnings as the son of a poor shepherd. At a young age, he was apprenticed to a shoemaker, an experience that would shape his future work and dedication.
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