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Blessed Odoardo Focherini
Blessed Odoardo Focherini

Blessed Odoardo Focherini

Also known as: Edward Focherini

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

December 27

Born

June 6, 1907

Died

December 27, 1944

Beatified

15 June 2013 by Pope Francis

Venerated

10 May 2012 (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Odoardo Focherini, also known as Edward Focherini, was a devoted layman born on June 6, 1907, in Carpi, Modena, Italy. He led an ordinary life as a married man and a loving father of seven children. Focherini was deeply committed to his faith and worked as a journalist in the diocese of Carpi.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2013-06-15 by 15 June 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Piazza Martiri, Carpi, Modena, Italy, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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