Blessed Diego Of Valdieri
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 15
Died
May 1, 15
Biography
Blessed Diego of Valdieri, also known as Diego Valderius, was a devout Franciscan friar minor who was born in Valdieri, Italy. He is best known for his missionary work in the Pinerolo region where he was sent to preach against Waldensianism, a Christian movement that had separated from the Catholic Church.