Blessed Louis Tezza
Also known as: Aloysius Tezza; Luigi Tezza; Apostle of Lima
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 26
Born
November 1, 1841
Died
September 23, 1923
Beatified
4 November 2001 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Blessed Louis Tezza, also known as Aloysius Tezza or Luigi Tezza, was born on 1 November 1841 in Conegliano, Italy. He was the only son of Augustine Tezza, a physician, and Catherine Nedwiedt. Tragedy struck when Louis was nine years old, as his father passed away, leaving him in the care of his mother. Subsequently, Louis's mother decided to move to Padova, Italy.