Feast Day of St. William of Vercelli – June 25th
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Feast Day of St. William of Vercelli – June 25th
Next Sunday, we will celebrate our patron saint at the Masses at St. William Church.
Born in Vercelli, Italy, William was orphaned as an infant and brought up by relatives. When he was 15 years old, this son of Italian nobility decided what he was looking for wasn’t to be found in this world. He set aside his plans when it was revealed to him how he could best serve God. He became a hermit on Monte Vergine after a pilgrimage to Compostella. He attracted many followers, and a monastery was built. William went on to establish several other monasteries, now part of the Benedictine Family. He was a generous friend to the poor. His holiness and wisdom drew to him peasants and kings, rich and poor.
Saint William, seeker of holiness and wisdom, friend to all especially the needy, pray for us!