Agostino Roscelli
An Italian priest of the Diocese of Genoa, Augustine Roscelli (1818-1902) dedicated himself to the poor, prisoners, and …
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Baldassare Ravaschieri
A Franciscan friar of the Observance, Baldassare Ravaschieri (1419-1492) was a zealous preacher and a sought-after confe…
Bernard II of Baden
Margrave of Baden and diplomat in the service of Emperor Frederick III, Bernard II of Baden renounced his sovereign righ…
Saint Catherine of Genoa
Born into the noble Fieschi family, Catherine of Genoa lived a life of profound mystical union following a sudden conver…
Edda Maria Caterina Roda
An Italian Capuchin nun (1940-1996), Sister Edda Maria Caterina Roda dedicated herself to catechesis and popular mission…
Eugenia Maria Ravasco
Eugenia Maria Ravasco (1845-1900) was an Italian religious sister, foundress of the Congregation of the Daughters of the…
Francis Mary of Camporosso
Francis Mary of Camporosso (1804-1866) was a Capuchin lay brother, a beggar for the convent of Genoa for about forty yea…
Gaspare Goggi
Gaspare Goggi (1877-1908) was an Italian priest, the first professed member of the Sons of Divine Providence (Orionines)…
Saint George, Martyr
A military tribune under Diocletian, George of Palestine confessed his Christian faith during the imperial persecutions.…
Giacinto Bianchi
An Italian priest and founder of the congregation of the Daughters of Mary Missionaries, Giacinto Bianchi dedicated hims…
Giacomo Viale
Italian Franciscan priest, devoted pastor of Bordighera for nearly fifty years, nicknamed the father of the poor.
Giovanni Ferro
Giovanni Ferro (1901-1992) was an Italian archbishop of the Somascan Order, proclaimed Venerable in 2019. Recognized for…
Giovanni Giuseppe Bonzi
Italian Capuchin priest, theologian, and founder of charitable works such as the 'Sorriso Francescano' and the Little Se…
Giuseppe Bedetti
An Italian priest devoted to the poor and marginalized, Giuseppe Bedetti was the founder of the night schools in Bologna…
Giuseppe Picco
An Italian Jesuit priest, Giuseppe Picco (1867-1946) dedicated himself to leading spiritual retreats and an itinerant ap…
Hugh Canefri
A religious of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem (Hospitallers), Hugh Canefri dedicated more than fifty years of his …
Itala Mela
Itala Mela (1904-1957), in religion Mary of the Trinity, was a Benedictine oblate and Italian mystic, apostle of the Ind…
Blessed Jacobus de Voragine
An Italian Dominican of the 13th century, Jacobus de Voragine became Archbishop of Genoa, where he distinguished himself…
Saint James of Sasseau
A former Greek soldier who became a priest, Saint Jacques de Sasseau settled as a hermit in Berry in the 9th century aft…
Blessed John Baptist Rossi
An 18th-century Italian priest nicknamed the 'Saint Vincent de Paul of Rome', John Baptist Rossi dedicated his life to t…
Juan San Pedro Ustárroz
Juan de San Pedro Ustárroz (1564-1615), in religion John of Jesus-Mary, was a Spanish Discalced Carmelite, spiritual wri…
Laura Meozzi
Italian Salesian religious sister, pioneer of the work of Don Bosco in Poland, she devoted herself body and soul to orph…
Lucia Cavallo
An Italian religious of the congregation of the Little Sisters of Divine Providence, Sister Maria Plautilla dedicated he…
Luigi Maria Ranieri
Luigi Maria Ranieri (1895-1918) was a young Italian Barnabite religious, recognized as Venerable in 2018 for his heroic …
Marcantonio Durando
An Italian Lazarist priest (1801-1880), Marcantonio Durando dedicated himself to popular missions and the organization o…
Blessed Margaret of Savoy
A princess of the House of Savoy and Marchioness of Montferrat, Margaret dedicated her life to piety and the relief of t…
Maria Repetto
An Italian religious of the congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Refuge in Mount Calvary, Maria Repetto (1807-1890…
Blessed Matthew Carrieri of Mantua
A Dominican religious from Mantua in the 15th century, Matthew Carrieri was a famous preacher and reformer of convents t…
Our Lady Help of Christians
The title of Our Lady Help of Christians was first honored by Pius V after the victory at Lepanto. Later, Pope Pius VII,…
Paula Frassinetti
Italian religious born in Genoa in 1809, Paula Frassinetti founded the congregation of the Sisters of Saint Dorothy in 1…
Pietro Casani
Pietro Casani (1572-1647), in religion Peter of the Nativity of Mary, was an Italian priest and co-founder of the Order …
Pio Dellepiane
A religious of the Order of Minims, the Venerable Pio Dellepiane (1904-1976) was a close associate of Saint Padre Pio an…
Rosa Maria Benedetta Gattorno
Rosa Maria Benedetta Gattorno (1831-1900) was an Italian widow, foundress of the Daughters of Saint Anne, dedicated to a…
Sisto Riario Sforza
Cardinal-Archbishop of Naples, Sisto Riario Sforza distinguished himself by his heroic dedication to the poor and the si…
Teresa Solari
Foundress of the Dominican Sisters of the Little House of Divine Providence, Teresa Solari dedicated her life to welcomi…
Tommaso Reggio
Archbishop of Genoa and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha, Blessed Tommaso Reggio was distinguish…
Virginia Centurione Bracelli
A Genoese widow and noblewoman, Virginia Centurione Bracelli (1587-1651) dedicated her widowhood to the service of the p…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Genoa?
Saints associated with Genoa: Agostino Roscelli, Baldassare Ravaschieri, Bernard II of Baden, Saint Catherine of Genoa, Edda Maria Caterina Roda, Eugenia Maria Ravasco, Francis Mary of Camporosso and Gaspare Goggi.