Giuseppe Allamano
Italian Roman Catholic priest and founder
Born
January 21st, 1851
174 years ago
Died
1926
99 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Italy
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Became a priest in the Congregation of the Mission in 1875. Founded the Consolata Missionaries in 1901, focusing on missionary work in Africa. Established various missionary projects that provided education and healthcare. Influenced the training and spiritual formation of many missionaries. Worked extensively in promoting the Catholic faith and the missionary spirit in Italy and abroad.
Founded the Consolata Missionaries
Promoted missionary work in Africa
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