The Life Of The Venerable Joseph Benedict Cottolengo: Founder Of The Little House Of Providence In Turin (1893)

By Pietro Paolo Gastaldi

Book Overview

The Life Of The Venerable Joseph Benedict Cottolengo: Founder Of The Little House Of Providence In Turin is a biography written by Pietro Paolo Gastaldi and originally published in 1893. The book tells the story of Joseph Benedict Cottolengo, a Catholic priest who dedicated his life to helping the poor and needy in Turin, Italy. Cottolengo founded the Little House of Providence, a charitable organization that provided shelter, food, and medical care to the less fortunate. The book chronicles Cottolengo's early life, his religious vocation, and his tireless work for the poor. It also explores the challenges and obstacles he faced, including opposition from the Church hierarchy and financial struggles. The Life Of The Venerable Joseph Benedict Cottolengo is a touching tribute to a man whose compassion and dedication to the needy continue to inspire people today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120897939
• ISBN13: 9781120897930
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"