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Blessed Innocent Of Berzo
Blessed Innocent Of Berzo

Blessed Innocent Of Berzo

Also known as: Giovanni Scalvinoni; Innocenzo de Berzo

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

3 March; 28 September (Capuchins); 9 April on some calendars

Born

19 March 1844 at Niardo, Brescia, Italy as Giovanni Scalvinoni

Died

3 March 1890 at Begamo, Italy from influenza

Beatified

12 November 1961 by Pope John XXIII

Venerated

21 March 1943 by Pope Pius XII (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Innocent of Berzo, also known as Giovanni Scalvinoni, Innocenzo de Berzo, was a renowned Capuchin priest born on March 19, 1844, in Niardo, Brescia, Italy. From a young age, he displayed a strong inclination towards the Franciscan way of life, and his special gift in working with those seeking to embrace this vocation soon became apparent.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1961-11-12 by 12 November 1961 by Pope John XXIII

Feast Days

March 3September 28April 9

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