Blessed Andrea Giacinto Longhin
Also known as: Andrea of Fiumicello; Andrew Longhin; Andrew of Campodarsego; Bishop of the Catechism; Hyacinth Bonaventure Longhin
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
June 26
Born
November 22, 1863
Died
June 1, 26
Beatified
10:00 am Sunday 20 October 2002 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Blessed Andrea Giacinto Longhin, also known as Andrew of Fiumicello, Andrew Longhin, Andrew of Campodarsego, and Bishop of the Catechism, was born on 22 November 1863 in Fiumicello di Campodarsego, in the province and diocese of Padua, Italy. He was the only son of Matthew and Judith Marin, who were poor but devout tenant farmers. From a young age, he felt a calling to the priesthood.