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Blessed Hugh Canefro
Blessed Hugh Canefro

Blessed Hugh Canefro

Also known as: Hugh of Genoa; Hugh of Canefri; Hugo….; Ugo….

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

8-Oct

Born

1148 at Castellazzo Bormida

Died

8 October 1233 in Genoa, Italy of natural causes

Biography

Blessed Hugh Canefro, also known as Hugh of Genoa, Hugh of Canefri, and Hugo, was born in 1148 to the Italian nobility in Castellazzo Bormida, Italy. He was deeply devoted to serving others and dedicated his life to the care of the sick and poor.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
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