Saint Francis Mary of Camporosso
Also known as: Francesco Maria da Camporosso; Giovanni Croese; John Croese; Padre Santo
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 17
Born
December 27, 1804
Died
September 17, 1866
Canonized
9 December 1962 by Pope XXIII
Beatified
30 June 1929 by Pope Pius XI
Biography
Saint Francis Mary of Camporosso, also known as Francesco Maria da Camporosso, Giovanni Croese, John Croese, or Padre Santo, was born as Giovanni Croese on 27 December 1804 in Camporosso, Imperia, Italy. He was the son of Anselmo Croese and Maria Antonia Garza. At the age of two days, Giovanni was baptized, marking the beginning of his deep faith journey....