Saint Nuntius Sulprizio
Also known as: Nunzio Sulperio; Nunzio Sulprizio
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 5
Born
April 13, 1817
Died
May 5, 1836
Canonized
14 October 2018 by Pope Francis at Saint Peter’s Basilica
Beatified
1 December 1963 by Pope Paul VI at Rome, Italy
Biography
Saint Nuntius Sulprizio, also known as Nunzio Sulperio, was born on 13 April 1817 in Pescosansonesco, Pescara, Abruzzi, Italy. He was the son of Domenico Sulprizio and Rosa Luciani. When Nunzio was just a few hours old, he was baptized and named after his grandfather. Tragedy struck early in Nunzio's life, as his father passed away when he was only three years old. In 1822, his younger sister also died....