St. Venturino of Bergamo

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Feastday: March 28
1304 - 1346

Dominican preacher and missionary crusader. A native of Bergamo, Italy, he joined the Dominicans in 1319 and soon distinguished himself as a brilliant preacher, attracting huge crowds throughout northern Italy. Pleased with his ability to reach large numbers of believers, he announced in 1335 his intention to go on a pilgrimage to Rome. When Pope Benedict XII (r. 1334-1342) learned of the pilgrimage, he feared Venturino might be planning to crown himself pope, and so forbade the friar to proceed. This decree was joined by one issued by the Dominicans themselves at the Chapter in London (1335). Ignorant of these bans, Venturino proceeded to Rome and then to Avignon where he was arrested and imprisoned until 1343. He is also known for helping to organize a crusade, at the behest of Pope Clement VI (r. 1342-1352), against the Turks who were then menacing Europe.

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Joseph Mathew
2 months ago
St. Venturino, please continue to pray for to serve the Lord with fervour and devoution.
Mona
2 months ago
Please pray for Jacob that he finds peace and the right path, for Michelle and Gwen that the doctors can help them and for all cancer patients especially the children. Dear Lord, thank you for making me cancer free.
christopher
2 months ago
St.Venturino of Bergamo i pray 2 you in faith and ask you 2 pray for me and my family and friends i pray for you great saint 2 God that you are with him
Amen
JustTheFaxs
1 year ago
Please help me understand what is going on with life in general-why is this happening? i never signed on to the constant, never ending intrusion of my personal lfe. Pray fo those who linger, listen and eacesdrop without expalnation. Pray for my most annoying relatives. Amen. ps. JM-I will pray for you as you seem to have difficult family members too.
Joseph Mathew
1 year ago
Dear St. Venturino, Please pray for me to tolerate unfair criticism which is often made out of jealousy and without ascertaining the facts. Thank You.
christie
1 year ago
St Venturino of Bergamo, I praise God for the wonderful gift of your preaching powers. Grant us good preachers among the priests in our diocese to guide our Catholic communities. I have had the privilege of visiting your beautiful city. Thank you for I must have felt your presence when I was there. Pray for all teachers to have the power of your undying zeal, the perseverance of your enduring love and most of all the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Martin
2 years ago
Once again I am at awe with the teaching power of our Saints. Lord grant us all the power to bring to large crowds your everlasting word. God bless all.
Catholicdude
4 years ago
Plz tell me more about this saint

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