Blessed Alberto Marvelli
Feast Day
5-Oct
Born
21 March 1918 in Ferrara, Italy
Died
Hit by a truck in a traffic accident on 5 October 1946 in Rimini, Forlì, Italy
Beatified
5 September 2004 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
22 March 1986 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Blessed Alberto Marvelli, born on 21 March 1918 in Ferrara, Italy, was the son of Alfredo and Maria Marvelli. His father worked as a bank employee, while his mother was actively involved in Catholic charities. From a young age, Alberto received a high-quality education under the guidance of the Salesians and Catholic Action. At the age of 12, he joined Catholic Action, a lay movement, and remained a dedicated member for the rest of his life.
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