A Piedmontese priest of the 19th century was accustomed to say: “In Turin there are four saints: Don Bosco, Cottolengo, Don Cafasso, and Fr. Durando.” The last one mentioned is the least known, and has … Read More
Three Invitations of Blessed Fr. Marcantonio Durando to the Vincentian Family
1. An invitation to revive the spirituality of St. Vincent de Paul Fr. Marcantonio Durando, CM, was always “fascinated” by the spirituality of St. Vincent de Paul. Thanks to the presence of the Signori della … Read More
A Short Life of Blessed Marcantonio Durando (1801-1880)
1. The family: childhood and youth The Durandos were a respected and wealthy family in Mondovì. They had ten children, of whom two died in infancy. Marcantonio was born on 22 May 1801. The family … Read More
The Unedited Collection of Letters of Blessed Marcantonio Durando
Fr. Durando never wrote a book, nor published one, except for an “educative” pamphlet, written for an Institute of the Daughters of Charity at Fontanetta Po. His collection of letters, however, is a veritable “monument,” … Read More
Marcantonio Durando: The Decree on the Virtues
Marcantonio Durando A priest of the Congregation of St Vincent de Paul Founder of the Institute of the Sisters of Jesus the Nazarene (1801-1880) The decree on the virtues “Speaking the truth in love, we … Read More
Blessed Marco Antonio Durando
Blessed Marco Antonio Durando was born May 22, 1801 in Mondovi, Italy and died December 10, 1880 in Turin, Italy. A priest of the Congregation of the Mission, he founded the Institute of the Sisters … Read More