Tag: St Joseph of Leonessa
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Joseph of Leonessa
St Joseph (1556 – 1612) was born in Leonessa, Italy. In his childhood, it is said that he regularly built small altars and grottos where he prayed and invited his friends. At an early age, he also partook in Friday observances. Although St Joseph was expected to enter into a planned marriage, after recovering from a serious illness,…
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4th February: St Joseph of Leonessa
Featured Saint: St Joseph of Leonessa (1556-1612) Joseph was born in Leonessa, Italy. In his childhood, it is said that he regularly built small altars and grottos at which he prayed and invited his friends. Although expected to get married, after recovering from a serious illness, he instead joined the Franciscian Order; he was 16yrs old. Aged 31,…