June 12
Gaspar Bertoni (+1843)
Bishop
Practical advice
With simplicity and joy, he exercises authority as a service and not as a privilege and ends with a brief thanksgiving.
Biography
Born in Verona, Italy, this priest established the Congregation of the Sacred Stigmata of Our Lord Jesus Christ, whose members help bishops in their ministry. He was canonized by John Paul II on November 1, 1995.
Example of
FaithSpirit of servicePastoral leadership