Uberto Mori
Uberto Mori (1926-1989) was an Italian engineer and business executive, a member of the Third Order of Saint Francis, recognized as Venerable by the Catholic Church.
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Biography
The youth of Uberto Mori, his act of bravery during the war, and his family life.
Uberto Mori was born on January 28, 1926, in Modena, Italy, into a deeply Christian family. The son of Mario Mori, an artillery officer, and Edmea Scabazzi, he spent his childhood moving throughout Italy. In 1943, he volunteered to replace his ailing father in the service at Nonantola and Pavia. After the armistice of September 8, 1943, he saved 107 Jewish children and adolescents who had taken refuge at Villa Emma by warning them of the imminent arrival of German troops. After his father's death in 1944, he left military service, narrowly escaped execution by partisans, and went into hiding in Modena. On April 14, 1952, he married Gilda Cavedoni, with whom he would have three children: Mario, Maria Teresa, and Maria Manuela, the latter of whom tragically passed away at the age of 13 months in 1962.
Life and work
His engineering studies, his revolutionary industrial career, and his commitment to the media.
After the war, Uberto Mori studied industrial engineering at the University of Bologna while working as a laborer. Graduating in 1959, he taught in Bologna and Faenza. In 1967, he founded the company "Forni impianti industriali ceramici Mori," and then in 1971 the "Società ing. Uberto Mori." He revolutionized the ceramic industry by designing roller kilns for rapid single-firing, using a NASA patent. In 1980, he created the "Gruppo Mori" and launched the local television station "Antenna 1" in Modena, which he used as a tool for evangelization, notably by hosting the religious program "Cieli aperti" from 1984 to 1987.
Journey toward holiness
His commitment to the Franciscan Third Order, his support for missions, and his charitable work.
The life of Uberto Mori combines professional success and Christian faith. In 1967, he and his wife joined the Franciscan Third Order. From 1968, he actively collaborated with the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Salute in Puianello di Levizzano Rangone, linked to the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. He consecrated his family to the Virgin Mary in 1953. He placed his wealth at the service of the needy, founded the local section of the AVO (Association of Hospital Volunteers) in Modena in 1986, and became involved in the UCID to promote Christian ethics in business. Suffering from serious health problems, he died at the hospital in Pavia on September 6, 1989.
Beatification and canonization
The process of recognition of his heroic virtues by the Catholic Church.
The reputation of holiness of Uberto Mori spread rapidly after his death. His canonization process was opened at the diocesan level on December 6, 1997, by the Archbishop of Modena-Nonantola, Msgr. Benito Cocchi. The validity of the diocesan inquiry was recognized by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints on January 11, 2002. On June 12, 2014, Pope Francis authorized the promulgation of the decree recognizing his heroic virtues, conferring upon him the title of Venerable.
Spirituality and legacy
The spirituality of ordinary holiness and its model for laypeople and entrepreneurs.
Uberto Mori embodies the "holiness of the everyday" (santità feriale). Inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi, he lived in personal simplicity despite his financial success, considering his wealth as a deposit from Providence. His Marian devotion was the pillar of his prayer life. He leaves behind the image of a complete Christian, offering a modern model for laypeople, spouses, and business leaders, demonstrating that the world of work and technology can be a place of sanctification.
Frequently asked questions about Uberto Mori
Who was Uberto Mori?
Uberto Mori (1926-1989) was an Italian engineer and business executive, a member of the Third Order of Saint Francis, recognized as Venerable by the Catholic Church.
Which saints were contemporaries of Uberto Mori?
Contemporaries include: Pauline of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus, Felipe de Jesús Munárriz and 50 companions, Mariano de Jesús Euse Hoyos and Teresa of Jesus of the Andes.
When did Uberto Mori die?
Uberto Mori died around 1926.
Who are the relatives of Uberto Mori?
Relatives of Uberto Mori: Mario Mori (father), Edmea Scabazzi (mother), Gilda Cavedoni (wife), Mario Mori (son), Maria Teresa Mori (daughter) and Maria Manuela Mori (daughter).
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Key Events
- Era / death: 1926-1989
- Decree of venerability by Francis