Tag: Who was Camillus de Lellis?

St Camillus (1550 – 1614) was born in Bucchianico, Italy. His father was an army officer and seldom at home. His mother died when he was 12. It is said that he had a fiery temper and led a wayward youth. At 16, following in his father’s footsteps, he joined the army and remained there…