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Photograph Of Venerable Mario Borzaga Date Location And Photographer Unknown

Photograph Of Venerable Mario Borzaga Date Location And Photographer Unknown

Blessed Mario Borzaga

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

25-Apr

Born

27 August 1932 in Trent, Italy

Died

Murdered on or about 25 April 1960 in Kiukatiam, Luang Prabang, Laos by Pathet Lao troops

Venerated

5 May 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Mario Borzaga was born on 27 August 1932 in Trent, Italy. He led a remarkable life dedicated to the service of God and his fellow human beings. At the age of 20, Mario joined the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, a Catholic religious order known for their missionary work.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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