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September 19
Saint Francis Mary of Camporosso
Religious
Francis Mary Croese, baptized John Evangelist, was born in 1804. After entering the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, he served for 40 years, beginning with alms through the streets of Genoa. He zealously carried out his task of promoting the spiritual and temporal welfare of the people of Genoa. He acquired such a great reputation for sanctity that the Genoese called him “the holy father”. When cholera broke out in the year 1866, he offered himself as a victim for the sick and afflicted. He succumbed to the plague on September 17 and died that same year.
He was beatified by Pope Pius XI on June 30, 1929 and was canonized by Pope John XXIII on December 9, 1962.
God, our Father, you made your servant Saint Francis Mary illustrious through every work of charity. Grant us through his prayer and example always to continue in sincere and humble service of our brothers and sister.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.