Blessed Clemente Marchisio – Italian Priest and Founder of the Daughters of Saint Joseph

BLESSED. CLEMENTE MARCHISIO(PRIEST)

Blessed Clemente Marchisio was an Italian priest and founder of the Daughters of Saint Joseph, known for his deep devotion to the Eucharist and service to the poor.

Born on March 1, 1833, in Racconigi, Italy, Clemente Marchisio was the eldest of five children in a modest family. His father, a shoemaker, hoped Clemente would follow in his trade. However, from a young age, Clemente felt a calling to the priesthood. With the support of a local priest, Don Giovanni Battista Sacco, he pursued his studies and was ordained on September 21, 1856.

After ordination, Marchisio furthered his formation under Saint Joseph Cafasso in Turin, which deepened his understanding of the priesthood. He served briefly in Cambiano and Vigone before being appointed parish priest of Rivalba in 1860, where he ministered for 43 years.

In Rivalba, he faced initial resistance due to his candid preaching but gradually won over the community through his dedication and charity. He established a kindergarten and a weaving workshop to provide employment for young women. Observing the need for proper liturgical items, he founded the Daughters of Saint Joseph in 1877, focusing on producing hosts, wine, and vestments for Mass.

Marchisio was known for his rigorous daily schedule, beginning with early morning prayers and Mass, and his unwavering devotion to the Eucharist. He passed away on December 16, 1903, in Rivalba. Pope John Paul II beatified him on September 30, 1984.

Feast Day

16-12-

Birth Date

1-3-1833

Died Date

16-12-1903

Canonised Date

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Parish Church of Rivalba, Turin, Italy

O Blessed Clemente Marchisio, devoted priest and servant of the Eucharist, you dedicated your life to the care of souls and the service of the Church. Through your intercession, may we grow in love for the Holy Eucharist and serve others with humility and charity. Amen.
BLESSED. CLEMENTE MARCHISIO(PRIEST)

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