Francesco Gattola
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Naples, Kingdom of Naples
Naples, Kingdom of Italy
Venerable Francesco Gattola | |
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| Priest | |
| Born | 19 September 1822 Naples, Kingdom of Naples |
| Died | 20 January 1899 (aged 76) Naples, Kingdom of Italy |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Attributes | |
Francesco Gattola (19 September 1822 – 20 January 1899) was an Italian Roman Catholic priest who lived and served in Naples. He was the founder of the Daughters of the Most Holy Immaculate Virgin of Lourdes.
In 2015, Pope Francis recognized his life of heroic virtue and declared the late priest to be Venerable. A miracle that is needed for his beatification is now under investigation.[1]
Francesco Gattola was born in Naples on 19 September 1822.
He was ordained to the priesthood in 1846 and was known for his virtuous conduct throughout his pastoral mission. He founded the Daughters of the Most Holy Immaculate Virgin of Lourdes in 1873; the order devoted its attention to the neediest and poorest while promoting Marian principles.[2]
He died in 1899.[1]
