April 25
John Baptist Piamarta (1841–1913)
Founding priest
A priest from Brescia born into a poor family, Juan Bautista Piamarta knew craftsmanship and the difficulties of those who lack opportunities since he was a child.
Biography
He founded the Artigianelli Institute to provide a home, Christian education and professional training to young workers. Later he opened an agricultural colony and created male and female congregations to support these works. He used music, the workshop and personal accompaniment as educational means. He wanted to die among his boys, to whom he had given an entire life of priestly fatherhood.
Practical advice
Ask a young person today what trade they want to learn and help them locate a person or institution that can train them.
Example of
Self-givingPerseveranceFounding spirit