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May 20

Archangel Tadini (1846–1912)

Founding priest

Italian parish priest, Archangel Tadini responded to the problems of industrialization with concrete pastoral and labor initiatives.

Biography

In Botticino Sera strengthened catechism and liturgy, founded associations, a workers' cooperative and a textile factory to offer decent work to young people. She created the Worker Sisters of the Holy House of Nazareth, who shared the lives of the workers and evangelized from the workshop. He understood that the priest should remain close to his people and combine spiritual care with the defense of fair conditions.

Practical advice

Check today whether a work decision of yours respects the dignity of those who work with you and corrects a specific injustice.

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