Saint John Joseph of the Cross: Feast Day March 5

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. Early on, John Joseph was inspired by the reform movement of Saint Peter Alcantara, who sought to make the Franciscan Order more devoted to penance and austerity. Recognizing John's holiness and dedication, his superiors appointed him to establish a new friary even before he was ordained. Taking on various roles within the work crew, he humbly served as a hod carrier and later as a mason.

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