Adolph Kolping
German priest (1813-1865), founder of the Kolping Society for the support and training of young workers.
First name and chronology
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Adolph, between 1800 and 1976; the most famous is Adolfo Barberis, celebrated on September 24th.
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German priest (1813-1865), founder of the Kolping Society for the support and training of young workers.
A priest of the Diocese of Turin and secretary to Cardinal Richelmy, Adolfo Barberis founded the Institute of the Sisters of Christian Famulat to supp…
A Spanish Lasallian religious (Brother Adolphe), he dedicated his life to the education of youth and helping the needy in Zaragoza.
The feast of Adolph is celebrated on September 24th, in memory of Adolfo Barberis.
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Adolph, including Adolfo Barberis, Adolph Kolping and Leonardo Lanzuela Martinez.
The most famous saint named Adolph is Adolfo Barberis (20th century).