VINCENZO ROMANO, PRIEST
Memorial: December 20
Canonized: October 14, 2018
Beatified: November 17, 1963
Venerated: March 25, 1895
Vincenzo Romano was born into a poor family in June of 1751. Despite this, he was able to study. He was impacted by the life and teachings of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, and he developed a special devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. In 1775, he was ordained a priest.
Vincenzo lived a very simple life. He spent his time in the service of others, caring for the poor and needy. French invaders and various Italian political groups tried to discourage him in his work, but he remained committed to his ministry.
After the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1794, Vincent helped organize volunteers to join in the work of rebuilding structures that had been destroyed. This included rebuilding his parish church.
Father Vincenzo Romano died on December 20, 1831. On the path to sainthood, he was recognized for his heroic virtue. On October 14, 2018, Pope Francis canonized Vincenzo Romano. He is now a saint of the Church.
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