Blessed Francesco Pianzola
Also known as: Francis Pianzola; Apostle of Lomellina
Feast Day
4-Jun
Born
5 October 1881 in Sartirana Lomellina, Pavia, Italy
Died
4 June 1943 at the General House of the Sisters in Mortara, Pavia, Italy of natural causes; interred at the General House of the Sisters
Beatified
4 October 2008 by Pope Benedict XVI; beatification recognition celebrated at the cathedral in Vigevano, Italy by Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins
Venerated
26 June 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Francesco Pianzola, also known as Francis Pianzola, is recognized as the Apostle of Lomellina for his dedicated and inspiring mission work among the poor and marginalized. He was born on 5 October 1881 in Sartirana Lomellina, Pavia, Italy, into a farming family.
Cause for Canonization
Help Build This Profile
Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed Francesco Pianzola?
Report a Grace or MiracleSimilar Saints & Blesseds
Stay Connected
Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.