Saint Joseph Marello
Also known as: Giuseppe Marello
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 30
Born
December 26, 1844
Died
May 30, 1895
Canonized
25 November 2001 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
26 September 1993 at Campo del Palio, Asti, Italy by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Saint Joseph Marello, also known as Giuseppe Marello, was born on 26 December 1844 in Turin, Italy. He was the son of Vincenzo and Anna Maria Marello. Tragically, Joseph's mother passed away when he was very young, and as a result, the family relocated from Turin to Santi Martino Alfieri. At the young age of 12, Joseph entered the seminary, displaying a profound devotion to his faith....