Blessed Innocent of Berzo - The Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist, Edmond, Oklahoma

Blessed Innocent of Berzo

1844 - 1890

April 9

Priest. Capuchin Franciscan. Having a special gift working with those seeking the Franciscan life, he was made assistant novice master, then director of candidates for the order. Died on a preaching tour. Both miracles for his beatification were cures of terminally ill children.


Born:  1844 at Brescia, Italy
Died:  3 March 1890 from influenza


Beatified:  12 November 1961 by Pope John XXIII
Canonized:  pending