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THE OFFICIAL USA WEBSITE FOR BLESSED PIER GIORGIO FRASSATI
The Frassati Villa in Pollone
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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 young 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. Click here for more significant dates in his very short life.
Biographies
Several biographies have been written about Pier Giorgio. Click here for links to various biographies.
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BLOG Anyone?Got something to say about Pier Giorgio? Want to share a favorite quote? Had a miracle lately? Want to meet people who are going to World Youth Day? Need prayers? Go to Frassati and Friends -- the new blogspot for friends of Blessed Pier Giorgio! Tell us how you first met Pier Giorgio. Blog on! More »Pier Giorgio medal now available!The new Pier Giorgio Frassati sterling silver medal is the perfect gift for confirmation and graduation. Visit the PGF Bookstore for more details. More »Pier Giorgio to participate in World Youth Day!It is official! The body of Blessed Pier Giorgio will travel from Italy to Australia to be present for the upcoming World Youth Day in Sydney! Click here to read more! More »Frequently Asked Frassati Questions
This week's question: "The body of St. Padre Pio has recently been displayed. Will Pier Giorgio's body be displayed at World Youth Day?" Click here to read the answer to this and many other questions! Got a question? Send it to questions@frassatiusa.org
MORE THAN 1,200 PEOPLE HAVE JOINED THE PACT! HOW ABOUT YOU?
A worldwide revolution of charity is underway with THE PACT -- a simple way for you to follow in Pier Giorgio's footsteps! Click here to find out more!
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