James Alberione

Religious Leader

Birthday April 4, 1884

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Italy

DEATH DATE Nov 26, 1971 (87)

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About

Italian Catholic priest who founded the Society of St. Paul and the Daughters of St. Paul in 1914 and 1915, respectively.

Before Fame

He entered a seminary in Alba at the age of 16.

Trivia

He was known for using modern technology to spread the message of the Gospel, something that was uncommon in the Church.

Family Life

He came from a family of Italian farmers.

Associated With

He was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2003.