Saint Leonard Murialdo
Also known as: Leonardo
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
March 30
Born
October 26, 1828
Died
March 30, 1900
Canonized
3 May 1970 by Pope Paul VI
Beatified
3 November 1963 by Pope Paul VI at Rome, Italy
Biography
Saint Leonard Murialdo, born on October 26, 1828, in Turin, Italy, was a devout and compassionate Catholic priest known for his dedication to the welfare and education of young working men and delinquent boys. He was born into a wealthy and pious family, offering him a solid foundation in his faith.