Giuseppe Allamano

Italian Roman Catholic priest and founder

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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