[Saint John holy card]May 23
Saints of the Day
 

Saint John Baptist Rossi, 1698-1764
An epileptic priest who became one of the greatest Confessors in Rome

    Ordained on 3 March 1721, assigned to Rome.

    Helped start a hospice for homeless women near Saint Galla's hospice in Rome.
    Missioner and catechist to the teamsters, farmers, herdsmen, homeless, sick, beggars, prostitutes, and prisoners of the Campagna region.
    For many years, John was avoided hearing confessions for fear he would have a seizure in the confessional, but the bishop of Civitá Castellana convinced him it was part of his vocation; he relented, and soon became a sought after confessor in Rome; once said that the shortest road to heaven was to guide others there by the confessional.
    Miracle worker. Always had a special devotion to Saint Aloysius Gonzaga.
Born 1698 at Voltaggio, diocese of Genoa, Italy
Died 23 May 1764 at Trinita dei Pellegrini of multiple strokes; relics translated to Saint John Baptist Rossi parish church in Rome in 1965
Canonized 8 December 1881 by Pope Leo XIII
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