SAINT LUIGI ORIONE By 15 Gabe
WHEN I WAS BORN/MY LIFE I was born and in Pontecurone, Kingdom of Italy on June 23, 1872 and lived there I was taught about God by Saint John Bosco I gathered a group of priests and started a group called Little Work of Divine Providence I went to Sicily after the earthquake to help the needy especially orphans After World War 1 I founded schools, farming colonies, charity organizations and nursing homes
MY DEATH/ CANONIZATION I was not a Martyr I died on March 12,1940 of cardiac and pulmonary ailments I died in Sanremo, Kingdom of Italy I was canonized on May 16, 2004 by Pope John Paul the 11 My feast day is May 12
My symbol is because I dedicated most of my work to help orphans I emulated kindness and charity because throughout my work in the church I focused on the needy, especially orphans SYMBOL/ VIRTUE
QUOTES/PICTURE Before I died I said “ Jesus! Jesus! Jesus! I am coming…”
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