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lessed Vincenzo Grossi
U 1845-1917U
was
born in 1845 at Pizzighettone. He entered
the seminary at a very young age and was
ordained a priest in 1869.

In1873 he moved to Regona as a parish
priest, and then in 1883 to Vicobellignano. A
witness describes him thus: “He was for all an
illustrious example of poverty, of thespirit of
self-denial, of a simple life, of a total, humble
obedience to the Holy Father and his
Bishop. Thus with gentleness, united to a
habitual good humor andjoviality – to which
he warmly encouraged his Sisters – he easily
won the faith of many to win them for Jesus
Christ.” In 1885 he established the Institute
of theDaughters of the Oratory, giving them
a rule according to the spirit of Saint Philip
Neri with special attention to the Christian
education of the young. He was often helpedin this endeavor by the Angels. One day he
had set out with his friend, Don Corbari, to
visit one of these Oratories. He was late, and
night had already fallen. Thetwo priests, not
being familiar with the road, took shelter in
a small forest. Don Vincenzo said to his
friend: “Providence will not abandon us, but
will send us someGuardian Angel. Let us not
be discouraged.” Don Corbari listened with
confidence to the words of the founder, and
began to say the Rosary. Suddenly an Angel,

underthe appearance of a young boy, met
them and led them along the road that ran
to the village, saying to them: “Don’t take
shelter in the woods after dark. It is notwise.
The main road is safer.” Then he vanished
from before their eyes.

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Blessed Vincenzo Grossi