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Blessed Alberto Marvelli

Blessed
Post-Congregation

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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