Saint Vincenzo Grossi
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One of seven children born to Baldassare Grossi and Maddalena Capellini. Ordained a priest in the diocese of Lodi, Italy on 22 May 1869. Noted for this simple austere life style, and the humour and trust in Christ that he brought to it. Founded the Daughters of the Oratory for the Christian eduction of young people.
Born
9 March 1845 in Pizzighettone, Cremona, Italy
Died
7 November 1917 in Vicobellignano, Cremona, Italy of natural causes
Canonized
18 October 2015 by Pope Francis at Rome, Italy
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