Blessed Teresio Olivelli March 1942

Blessed Teresio Olivelli

Also known as: Agostino Gracchi (alias used when in the Italian Resistance)

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

January 17

Born

January 7, 1916

Died

January 1, 12

Beatified

3 February 2018 by Pope Francis

Venerated

14 December 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of heroic virtues); 16 June 2017 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Teresio Olivelli, also known as Agostino Gracchi during his time in the Italian Resistance, was born on January 7, 1916, in Bellagio, Como, Italy. He was the son of Domenico Olivelli and Clelia Invernizzi, and he grew up in a devoutly religious family. His maternal uncle, Father Rocco Invernizzi, played a significant role in shaping Teresio's spiritual upbringing.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2018-02-03 by 3 February 2018 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at Palazzetto di Vigevano, Vigevano, Italy presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

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