Saint John Joseph of The Cross
Also known as: Carolo Gaetano Calosinto; Giovan Giuseppe della Croce; Giovanni Giuseppe Calosinto of the Cross; John Joseph Calosinto
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
March 5
Born
August 15, 1654
Died
March 5, 1734
Canonized
26 May 1839 by Pope Gregory XVI
Beatified
24 May 1789 by Pope Pius VI
Biography
Saint John Joseph of the Cross, also known as Carolo Gaetano Calosinto, Giovan Giuseppe della Croce, Giovanni Giuseppe Calosinto of the Cross, and John Joseph Calosinto, was born on 15 August 1654 in Ischia, Naples, Italy. At the age of 16, he joined the Franciscans and quickly became known for his devout and ascetic lifestyle....
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