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Photo of Blessed Claudio Granzotto
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Blessed Claudio Granzotto

Blessed Claudio Granzotto was the youngest of nine children whose father died when the boy was only nine years old. At the age of 15 he entered the army where he served for three years.

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September 6
Photo of Blessed Daniel Brottier

Blessed Daniel Brottier

February 28
Some people would call Blessed Daniel Brottier "lucky." But in the eyes of faith, God’s providence and desire for Blessed Daniel to do great things in his kingdom is what protected him in some very dangerous situations. Blessed Daniel cooperated ...
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Stained glass Window of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows

Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows

February 27
Disappointments, setbacks, loss, and suffering seem to define the life of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows. But undeterred by whatever happened, Saint Gabriel kept his focus and lived life well─so well that he was an example to both ...
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Statue of Saint Maria Bertilla Boscardin

Saint Maria Bertilla Boscardin

February 26
Courage, perseverance, and hope seem to characterize Saint Maria Bertilla Boscardin. In spite of all odds, she kept going and, in the process, helped many people find healing and peace.
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Statue of Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio

Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio

February 25
Some holy people have a rather full life spread over a couple of vocations. Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio is such a person having been married twice before becoming a Franciscan.
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chapel of Blessed Luke Belludi

Blessed Luke Belludi

February 24
Was Blessed Luke Belludi just at the right place at the right time, or was there something more at work in his happening to meet Saint Anthony and become his protégé? We would all agree that this is how the ...
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Engraving of Saint Polycarp

Saint Polycarp

February 23
Without knowing a whole lot about Saint Polycarp, he has entered into the life of the Church because he was a martyr--a witness to the faith with his life. That level of testimony to the faith is notable.
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Chair of Saint Peter at the Vatican

Chair of Saint Peter

February 22
Every cathedral has a “cathedra,” a bishop’s chair that is used only by the bishop when he presides in the cathedral. It’s a symbol of his authority as chief teacher and liturgist of the diocese. So, today we celebrate the ...
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