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Altar of Pier Giorgio in the Cathedral of TurinClick to make a spiritual visit to the tomb of Blessed Pier Giorgio 
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WHO IS PIER GIORGIO FRASSATI?
Pier Giorgio Frassati was a handsome, fun-loving, athletic, courageous and devout Catholic born into a prominent Italian family. He died at the young age of 24 and has since become the model for lay people all over the world. Beatified in 1990 by Pope John Paul II and named "The Man of the Eight Beatitudes," Pier Giorgio teaches us that holiness is for everyone. Click here to learn more about this "saint on skis."
CHRONOLOGY OF HIS LIFE
Pier Giorgio was born on April 6, 1901, in Turin, Italy. He died there on July 4, 1925. His feast day is celebrated on the Fourth of July! Click here for more significant dates in his very short life.
MEDIA LINKS
Western Catholic Reporter (Canada)
Article published December 7, 2009 Vatican Insider Aired July 18, 2009 (Frassati segment begins at the 9:50 mark.) EWTN Live Aired June 3, 2009 Today's Catholic (San Antonio) Article published April 24, 2009 EWTN Life on the Rock Aired June 26, 2008 (Frassati segment begins at the 16:40 mark.) Salt + Light TV (Canada) Five-minute montage with music (2008) |
