Blessed Tommaso Reggio – Italian Archbishop and Servant of Charity

BLESSED. TOMMASO REGGIO(ARCHBISHOP)

Blessed Tommaso Reggio was an Italian archbishop known for his pastoral care, founding religious communities, and dedication to the poor and sick.

Born on January 9, 1818, in Genoa, Italy, Tommaso Reggio was raised in a noble family and received a solid Christian and cultural education. At the age of 20, he chose to pursue the priesthood, turning away from a promising secular career. Ordained on September 18, 1841, he served as vice-rector of the Genoa seminary and later as rector of the Chiavari seminary.

In 1849, he co-founded the Catholic newspaper The Catholic Standard, aiming to report news clearly and honestly while defending Christian values. However, he closed the paper in 1874 following the papal directive discouraging Catholic participation in politics.

Appointed Bishop of Ventimiglia in 1877, Reggio revitalized the impoverished diocese by opening new parishes, organizing synods, and initiating liturgical reforms. He founded the Sisters of Saint Martha in 1878 to care for the poor. After the 1887 earthquake, he led relief efforts, established orphanages, and directed resources to aid the displaced.

In 1892, Pope Leo XIII appointed him Archbishop of Genoa. Reggio worked to ease tensions between the Church and state, supported workers' rights, and assisted immigrants. He passed away on November 22, 1901, in Triora, Italy. His beatification was proclaimed by Pope John Paul II on September 3, 2000 .

Feast Day

9-1-

Birth Date

9-1-1818

Died Date

22-11-1901

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Genoa Cathedral

O Blessed Tommaso Reggio, devoted shepherd of God's people, you served with humility and compassion, founding communities to aid the poor and sick. Inspire us to live lives of service and faith, that we may bring Christ's love to those in need. Amen.
BLESSED. TOMMASO REGGIO(ARCHBISHOP)

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