Blessed Andrea Bordino
Also known as: Fratel Luigi of the Consolata
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 25
Born
August 12, 1922
Died
August 25, 1977
Beatified
2 May 2015 by Pope Francis
Biography
Blessed Andrea Bordino, also known as Fratel Luigi of the Consolata, was born on 12 August 1922 in Castellinaldo d’Alba, Italy. He grew up during a tumultuous time in history and was deeply affected by the events of World War II. In his youth, Bordino was drafted into the Italian army and found himself involved in the conflict.