Giovanni Cazzani

Archbishop Giovanni Cazzani Bishop of Cesena (1904–1915)
Motto	Non est prudentia nisi a Domino ("There is no understanding but from the Lord")

Giovanni Cazzani (4 March 1867 – 26 August 1952) was an Italian archbishop of the

prior to his elevation to his new see.

Cazzani was hailed as one of the most distinguished to lead the diocese of Cremona for his deep piousness and his vast culture.

Cazzani's cause of sainthood commenced on 2 April 2015 thus granting him the posthumous title Servant of God.^[1]

Life

Cazzani was born in Pavia on 4 March 1867 to Vincenzo Cazzani and Amalia Trovati. He had seven siblings and was left motherless at the age of twelve.

Cazzani commenced his studies for the

in 1901 until the latter's death in 1902.

Cazzani died on 26 August 1952.[3]

Beatification process

Cazzani gained a strong reputation as a pious and innovative leader who paid strict attention to the needs of the faithful. The beatification process commenced under Pope Francis on 2 April 2015. He has been granted the title Servant of God.

References

External links

• Hagiography Circle
• Catholic Hierarchy ^{[self-published]}