Saint Luigi Maria Palazzolo
Also known as: Palazzolino (childhood nickname)
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
June 15
Born
December 10, 1827
Died
June 1, 15
Canonized
15 May 2022 by Pope Francis
Beatified
19 March 1963 by Pope John XXIII
Biography
Saint Luigi Maria Palazzolo, also known as Palazzolino, was born on 10 December 1827 in Bergamo, Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia, which is now modern-day Italy. He was the youngest of eight boys born to Octavius and Theresa Antoine Palazzolo. Unfortunately, Luigi's father passed away when he was around 10 years old, leaving the family to face the challenges of life without him....