Saint Giuseppe Cafasso
Also known as: Joseph Cafasso; Priest of the Gallows
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
June 23
Born
January 15, 1811
Died
June 23, 1860
Canonized
22 June 1947 by Pope Pius XII
Beatified
3 May 1925 by Pope Pius XI
Biography
Saint Giuseppe Cafasso, born on January 15, 1811, in Castelnuovo d'Asti, Italy, was a remarkable Catholic Saint who dedicated his life to serving others and uplifting the marginalized. Despite being born with a deformed spine and suffering from physical disabilities throughout his life, Giuseppe Cafasso's unwavering faith and indomitable spirit led him to make a significant impact on the lives of those around him.
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