Blessed Mariano Of Roccacasale - Catholic Blessed

Blessed Mariano Of Roccacasale

Also known as: Cicchetti (childhood nickname; means “snack size” or “little bit”); Domenico di Nicolantonio; Marianus

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

31-May

Born

13 January 1778 in Roccacasale, L’Aquila, Italy

Died

31 May 1866 in Bellegra (a.k.a. Civitella), Rome, Italy of natural causes

Beatified

3 October 1999 by Pope John Paul II; the beatification miracle involved the complete cure of a 15 month old boy, Louis Reposini, from severe encephalitis on the evening of 28 March 1918 through the intercession of Brother Mariano

Biography

Blessed Mariano of Roccacasale, also known as Cicchetti, was born on 13 January 1778 in Roccacasale, L'Aquila, Italy, to a humble and devout farm family. His childhood nickname, Cicchetti, which means "snack size" or "little bit," reflected his small stature and gentle nature.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1999-10-03 by 3 October 1999 by Pope John Paul II; the beatification miracle involved the complete cure of a 15 month old boy, Louis Reposini, from severe encephalitis on the evening of 28 March 1918 through the intercession of Brother Mariano