Francesco Convertini
Servant of God Francesco Convertini | |
|---|---|
| Priest | |
| Born | 29 August 1898 Locorotondo, Italy |
| Died | 11 February 1976 (aged 77) West Bengal, India |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Francesco Convertini was a Catholic Priest belonging to the Salesians of Don Bosco congregation, who was declared Servant of God.[1][2]
Early Life
Francesco was born in Locorotondo, Italy on 29 August 1898.
He served in the Military during World War II and was held as a war prisoner in Poland.[3]
Mission to India
After being released from the prison, he joined Salesians and was sent to India to serve the mission. He reached India on 7 December 1927. In India he gained fame among people for his unconditional and unbiased service to people.[4]
Death
He died in Krishnagar, West Bengal, India, on 11 February 1976.[5]
Beatification
He was raised to the level of a Servant of God on 10 January 2017 by Pope Francis.[6][7][8]
Books
References
- ^ "Servant of God Francesco Convertini "Salesian Priest" - Dolfi". www.dolfi.com. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
- ^ "Francesco Convertini". www.preghiereperlafamiglia.it. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
- ^ "Venerable Francesco Convertini - Conquest". Conquest. 2018-06-04. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
- ^ Baroni, Don. "Convertini Francesco - .: SDB.ORG :". www.sdb.org. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
- ^ "Locorotondo ricorda il Venerabile Padre Francesco Convertini - Valle d'Itria News". www.valleditrianews.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-10-09.
- ^ "Published: "Letters" of Venerable Francesco Convertini, Salesian missionary". Don Bosco Salesian Portal. 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
- ^ Baroni, Don. "Convertini Francesco - .: SDB.ORG :". www.sdb.org. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
- ^ "Vatican - Cause of the Servant of God Francesco Convertini". Retrieved 2018-10-09.
- ^ Convertini, Francesco (2018). Lettere 1927-1976 (in Italian). Giacovelli. ISBN 9788899967109.
- ^ Convertini, Francesco (2007). L'impasse (in Italian). Tracce. ISBN 9788874333783.
- ^ Convertini, Francesco (2017). Gli acrobati (in Italian). Tracce. ISBN 9788899101992.