Saint Gaspare Luigi Bertoni
Also known as: Caspar Bertoni; Gaspar Bertoni; The Apostolic Missionary
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
June 12
Born
October 9, 1777
Died
June 1, 12
Canonized
1 November 1989 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
1 November 1975 by Pope Paul VI
Biography
Gaspare Luigi Bertoni, also known as Caspar Bertoni, Gaspar Bertoni, or The Apostolic Missionary, was born on 9 October 1777 in Verona, Italy. He was the son of Francis, a wealthy lawyer and notary, and Brunora Ravelli Bertoni. Raised in a devout and pious family, Gaspare received his early education at home and later studied under the Jesuits and the Marian Congregation at Saint Sebastian’s School in Verona....