del Bufalo, Gaspar, 1786-1836
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1786 January 6 - 1837 December 28
Biographical note
A native of Rome, who studied for the priesthood at the Roman College, and was ordained in 1808. He was exiled to Corsica for refusing to swear allegiance to Napoleon. On his return in 1814, he founded at Giano, diocese of Spoleto, the first house of the Missioners of the Most Precious Blood for mission work at home. After much opposition, it received the approval of the Holy See, but by that time Gaspar was already dead. Canonized in 1955.
(paraphrased from The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.)
Alternate names
Gaspar Melchior Balthazar del Bufalo, Caspar del Bufalo, Gaspare Del Bufalo
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Saint Gaspar del Bufalo, undated
File — Box 60, tray: 3, Item: 23
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
Dates:
undated