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|name = Antonio Maria Pucci
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|feast_day = 12 January
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|birth_place = [[Vernio]], [[Florence]], [[Grand Duchy of Tuscany]]
|birth_place = [[Vernio]], [[Florence]], [[Grand Duchy of Tuscany]]
|death_place = [[Viareggio]], [[Lucca]], [[Kingdom of Italy]]
|death_place = [[Viareggio]], [[Lucca]], [[Kingdom of Italy]]
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|beatified_by = [[Pope Pius XII]]
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|canonized_date = 9 December 1962
|canonized_place = Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
|canonized_place = Saint Peter's Basilica
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|canonized_by = [[Pope John XXIII]]
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'''Antonio Maria Pucci''' (16 April 1819 - 12 January 1892) - born '''Eustachio Pucci''' - was an [[Italian people|Italian]] [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[Priesthood (Catholic Church)|priest]] and a professed member from the [[Servite Order]].<ref name=SQPN>{{cite web|url=http://catholicsaints.info/saint-antony-mary-pucci/|title=Saint Antony Mary Pucci|publisher=Saints SQPN|date=10 January 2010|access-date=29 December 2016}}</ref>
'''Antonio Maria Pucci''' (16 April 1819 - 12 January 1892) - born '''Eustachio Pucci''' - was an [[Italian people|Italian]] [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[Priesthood (Catholic Church)|priest]] and a [[Religious profession|professed]] member from the [[Servite Order]].<ref name=SQPN>{{cite web|url=http://catholicsaints.info/saint-antony-mary-pucci/|title=Saint Antony Mary Pucci|publisher=Saints SQPN|date=10 January 2010|access-date=29 December 2016}}</ref>


He was beatified on 12 June 1952 under [[Pope Pius XII]] and was later made a saint on 9 December 1962<ref>{{cite book |last1=Chaigne |first1=Louis |title=Le bon pape Jean |date=2000 |publisher=Editions Saint-Augustin |isbn=978-2-88011-194-6 |page=113 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ydqJW82-OGoC&q=Antonio+Maria+Pucci+canonization&pg=PA113 |language=fr}}</ref> at the conclusion of the first session of the [[Second Vatican Council]].<ref name=SEB>{{cite web|url=http://www.santiebeati.it/dettaglio/37225|title=Saint Antonio Maria Pucci|date=|publisher=Santi e Beati|access-date=29 December 2016}}</ref>
He was beatified on 12 June 1952 under [[Pope Pius XII]] and was later made a saint on 9 December 1962<ref>{{cite book |last1=Chaigne |first1=Louis |title=Le bon pape Jean |date=2000 |publisher=Editions Saint-Augustin |isbn=978-2-88011-194-6 |page=113 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ydqJW82-OGoC&q=Antonio+Maria+Pucci+canonization&pg=PA113 |language=fr}}</ref> at the conclusion of the first session of the [[Second Vatican Council]].<ref name=SEB>{{cite web|url=http://www.santiebeati.it/dettaglio/37225|title=Saint Antonio Maria Pucci|date=|publisher=Santi e Beati|access-date=29 December 2016}}</ref>
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Eustace Pucci was born on 16 April 1819 to a poor [[sacristan]] as the second of seven children.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Butler |first1=Alban |last2=Burns |first2=Paul |title=Butler's Lives of the Saints |date=1995 |publisher=A&C Black |isbn=978-0-86012-250-0 |page=85 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XIEAD2MC1YkC&q=Antonio+Maria+Pucci+second+of+seven+children&pg=PA85 |language=en}}</ref>
Eustace Pucci was born on 16 April 1819 to a poor [[sacristan]] as the second of seven children.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Butler |first1=Alban |last2=Burns |first2=Paul |title=Butler's Lives of the Saints |date=1995 |publisher=A&C Black |isbn=978-0-86012-250-0 |page=85 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XIEAD2MC1YkC&q=Antonio+Maria+Pucci+second+of+seven+children&pg=PA85 |language=en}}</ref>


He felt called to life in a [[religious order]] in his childhood but his father opposed this despite his own career as a church worker. Overcoming this opposition later allowed him to enter the [[Servite Order]] in 1837 (at [[Santissima Annunziata, Florence|Santissima Annunziata]]) at which time he was given the religious name of "Antonio Maria". He was [[ordained]] to the [[priesthood]] in 1843 after having made his profession into the order a few months prior.<ref name=SEB/><ref name=SQPN/>
He felt called to life in a [[religious order]] in his childhood but his father opposed this despite his own service as a Church worker. Overcoming this opposition later allowed Eustace to enter the [[Servite Order]] in 1837 (at [[Santissima Annunziata, Florence|Santissima Annunziata]]) at which time he was given the religious name of "Antonio Maria". He was [[ordained]] to the [[priesthood]] in 1843 after having made his profession into the order a few months prior.<ref name=SEB/><ref name=SQPN/>


In 1843 he was assigned to serve in [[Viareggio]] at the parish church of Sant'Andrea and was later made its [[pastor]] in 1846. He went on to serve in this post for the next four decades until his death. He became known as {{lang|it|il Curatino}} (the Little Parish Priest) and took care of the poor and the sick as well as the old; this was augmented during two epidemics.<ref name=SQPN/><ref name=SEB/> In 1853 he founded an institution for the education of children and initiated the first seaside hostel for sick and poor children in Viareggio. He also helped found the Holy Childhood Society in 1853 for educational purposes.
In 1843 he was assigned to serve in [[Viareggio]] at the parish church of Sant'Andrea and in 1846 was made its [[pastor]]. He went on to serve in the post for the next four decades until his death. He became known as {{lang|it|il Curatino}} (the Little Parish Priest). He took geart care of the poor and the sick as well as the elderly. His labors were intensified by his response to two epidemics.<ref name=SQPN/><ref name=SEB/> In 1853 he founded a school for the education of children and in the same year found the Holy Childhood Society for educational purposes. He also took the initiative in founding the first seaside hostel for sick and poor children in Viareggio.


Pucci died on 12 January 1892 due to [[pneumonia]]. He celebrated [[Mass (Catholic Church)|Mass]] on 6 January and that night - during a storm - went to render assistance to an ill person when he contracted pneumonia and grew worse until his death.<ref name=SEB/> His remains were later relocated to the church of Sant'Andrea on 18 April 1920.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Rookey |first1=Peter M. |title=Shepherd of Souls |date=2003 |publisher=CMJ Publishers and Distrib. |isbn=978-1-891280-44-3 |page=160 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=swQbH2ntYowC&q=Antonio+Maria+Pucci+canonization&pg=PA160 |language=en}}</ref>
On 6 January 1892 he celebrated [[Mass (Catholic Church)|Mass]] in the parish for the feast of the Epiphany and that night went out during a storm to render assistance to a sick person. This led to him contracting [[pneumonia]], Over the next days his condition worsened and on 12 January 1892 he died.<ref name=SEB/> He was buried locally. On 18 April 1920 his remains were relocated inside the church of Sant'Andrea.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Rookey |first1=Peter M. |title=Shepherd of Souls |date=2003 |publisher=CMJ Publishers and Distrib. |isbn=978-1-891280-44-3 |page=160 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=swQbH2ntYowC&q=Antonio+Maria+Pucci+canonization&pg=PA160 |language=en}}</ref>


==Sainthood==
==Sainthood==
[[File:Viareggio, chiesa di sant'andrea, vetrata di sant'antonio maria pucci.JPG|thumb|right|180px|Tomb.]]
[[File:Viareggio, chiesa di sant'andrea, vetrata di sant'antonio maria pucci.JPG|thumb|right|180px|Stained glass window of Saint Antonio Maria Pucci in Viareggio]]
He was proclaimed a [[Servant of God]] on 13 April 1932 under [[Pope Pius XI]] with the introduction of his sainthood cause and he was later made [[Venerable]] on 18 January 1948 upon the confirmation of his life of [[heroic virtue]]. [[Pope Pius XII]] beatified him on 12 June 1952 while [[Pope John XXIII]] canonized him on 9 December 1962.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Tighe |first1=Tommy |title=Catholic Hipster: The Next Level: How Some Awesomely Obscure Stuff Helps Us Live Our Faith with Passion |date=2019 |publisher=Ave Maria Press |isbn=978-1-59471-920-2 |page=30 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0fWaDwAAQBAJ&q=Antonio+Maria+Pucci+canonization&pg=PA30 |language=en}}</ref>
He was proclaimed a [[Servant of God]] on 13 April 1932 under [[Pope Pius XI]] with the introduction of his sainthood cause and he was later made [[Venerable]] on 18 January 1948 upon the confirmation of his life of [[heroic virtue]]. [[Pope Pius XII]] beatified him on 12 June 1952 while [[Pope John XXIII]] canonized him on 9 December 1962.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Tighe |first1=Tommy |title=Catholic Hipster: The Next Level: How Some Awesomely Obscure Stuff Helps Us Live Our Faith with Passion |date=2019 |publisher=Ave Maria Press |isbn=978-1-59471-920-2 |page=30 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0fWaDwAAQBAJ&q=Antonio+Maria+Pucci+canonization&pg=PA30 |language=en}}</ref>


Latest revision as of 13:17, 1 July 2023

Saint

Antonio Maria Pucci

OSM
Born(1819-04-16)16 April 1819
Vernio, Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Died12 January 1892(1892-01-12) (aged 72)
Viareggio, Lucca, Kingdom of Italy
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Beatified12 June 1952, Saint Peter's Basilica by Pope Pius XII
Canonized9 December 1962, Saint Peter's Basilica by Pope John XXIII
Feast12 January

Antonio Maria Pucci (16 April 1819 - 12 January 1892) - born Eustachio Pucci - was an Italian Roman Catholic priest and a professed member from the Servite Order.[1]

He was beatified on 12 June 1952 under Pope Pius XII and was later made a saint on 9 December 1962[2] at the conclusion of the first session of the Second Vatican Council.[3]

Life

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Eustace Pucci was born on 16 April 1819 to a poor sacristan as the second of seven children.[4]

He felt called to life in a religious order in his childhood but his father opposed this despite his own service as a Church worker. Overcoming this opposition later allowed Eustace to enter the Servite Order in 1837 (at Santissima Annunziata) at which time he was given the religious name of "Antonio Maria". He was ordained to the priesthood in 1843 after having made his profession into the order a few months prior.[3][1]

In 1843 he was assigned to serve in Viareggio at the parish church of Sant'Andrea and in 1846 was made its pastor. He went on to serve in the post for the next four decades until his death. He became known as il Curatino (the Little Parish Priest). He took geart care of the poor and the sick as well as the elderly. His labors were intensified by his response to two epidemics.[1][3] In 1853 he founded a school for the education of children and in the same year found the Holy Childhood Society for educational purposes. He also took the initiative in founding the first seaside hostel for sick and poor children in Viareggio.

On 6 January 1892 he celebrated Mass in the parish for the feast of the Epiphany and that night went out during a storm to render assistance to a sick person. This led to him contracting pneumonia, Over the next days his condition worsened and on 12 January 1892 he died.[3] He was buried locally. On 18 April 1920 his remains were relocated inside the church of Sant'Andrea.[5]

Sainthood

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Stained glass window of Saint Antonio Maria Pucci in Viareggio

He was proclaimed a Servant of God on 13 April 1932 under Pope Pius XI with the introduction of his sainthood cause and he was later made Venerable on 18 January 1948 upon the confirmation of his life of heroic virtue. Pope Pius XII beatified him on 12 June 1952 while Pope John XXIII canonized him on 9 December 1962.[6]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Saint Antony Mary Pucci". Saints SQPN. 10 January 2010. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  2. ^ Chaigne, Louis (2000). Le bon pape Jean (in French). Editions Saint-Augustin. p. 113. ISBN 978-2-88011-194-6.
  3. ^ a b c d "Saint Antonio Maria Pucci". Santi e Beati. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  4. ^ Butler, Alban; Burns, Paul (1995). Butler's Lives of the Saints. A&C Black. p. 85. ISBN 978-0-86012-250-0.
  5. ^ Rookey, Peter M. (2003). Shepherd of Souls. CMJ Publishers and Distrib. p. 160. ISBN 978-1-891280-44-3.
  6. ^ Tighe, Tommy (2019). Catholic Hipster: The Next Level: How Some Awesomely Obscure Stuff Helps Us Live Our Faith with Passion. Ave Maria Press. p. 30. ISBN 978-1-59471-920-2.

Sources

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  • Calabuig I. M. (editor), Sant'Antonio Maria Pucci, Facoltà Teologica Marianum, 2004
  • Antonio Maria Pucci, Epistolario di s. Antonio M. Pucci osm (1847-1891), Vol. 1: 1847-1883, Facoltà Teologica Marianum, 2001
  • Antonio Maria Pucci, Epistolario di s. Antonio M. Pucci osm, Vol. 2: 1883-1891, Facoltà Teologica Marianum, 2006
  • Peretto E. (editor), Storia e profezia nella memoria di un frate santo. Atti del Convegno di studio nel primo centenario della morte di s. Antonio Pucci (Roma, 14-16 ottobre 1992), Facoltà Teologica Marianum, 1994
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