Blessed Joseph Allamano
Also known as: Giuseppe Allamano
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
16-Feb
Born
21 January 1851 at Castelnuova, Asti, Italy
Died
16 February 1926 at Turin, Italy of natural causes
Beatified
7 October 1990 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
13 May 1989 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Blessed Giovanni Maria Boccardo, also known as the "Father of the Poor," was born on 20 November 1848 in Ca’Bianca, Moncalieri, Turin, Italy. He was the eldest of ten children born to Gasparo Boccardo and Giuseppina Malerba. Coming from a devout family, he was baptized at just one day old, and three of his brothers would later become priests, including Blessed Luigi Boccardo.
Help Build This Profile
Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed Joseph Allamano?
Report a Grace or MiracleStay Connected
Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.