Blessed Clelia Merloni
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
November 21
Born
March 10, 1861
Died
November 21, 1930
Beatified
3 November 2018 by Pope Francis
Biography
Blessed Clelia Merloni, born on 10 March 1861 in Forli, Italy, was the daughter of Gioacchino Merloni, a wealthy and influential industrialist, and Teresa Brandinelli. At only a few hours old, Clelia was baptized in the diocesan cathedral of Santa Croce in Forli. Tragically, her mother passed away in 1864 when Clelia was just three years old....