Born Antonius Parzyke on December 30, 1814 in Poiskresham, Poland of a well to do family he spent some time in the military and then opted to enter religious life. He applied to the Passionists and after novitiate professed his vows on August 3, 1843. He was ordained on March 20, 1847. In 1852 he...
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Brother Lawrence di Giacomo, C.P., St. Paul of the Cross Province (1826-1865)
He was a founder of St. Paul of the Cross Province. Born Lorenzo di Giacomo on March 25, 1826 in Montaldo, the Papal States, Italy, he was the son of Pasquale and Maria Ana di Giacomo. He professed his vows on November 14, 1848 at Monte Argentario, Italy on October 17, 1847. In 1852 he...
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Father Anthony Calandri, C.P., St. Paul of the Cross Province (1817-1878)
Born in Lisio, Sardinia, Italy on May 25, 1817, he professed his Passionist vows on July 19, 1837 and was ordained at Recannati, Italy on March 27, 1840 as a member of the Presentation Province of the Passionists. He was a founder of the Passionist mission to the United States. He was the superior. He...
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Father Albinus Magno, C.P., St. Paul of the Cross Province (1816-1887)
Father Albinus Magno was one of the original Passionists who came to the United States from Italy in 1852. He is considered a founder of the Passionists in the United States. Father Magno was born in the town of Orsogno, Naples, Italy on June 25, 1816. He professed his Passionist vows at Paliano, Italy on...