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'''St. Jerome Emiliani''', born in [[Venice, Italy|Venice]], [[Italy]], in 1481, transformed from a soldier to a humanitarian, dedicating his life to the care of orphans and the sick<ref name="catholic.org">www.catholic.org</ref>. After a spiritual conversion during his imprisonment, he studied for the priesthood and founded the Somascan Fathers, focusing on education and care for the needy<ref name="franciscanmedia.org">www.franciscanmedia.org</ref>. | |||
St. Jerome Emiliani, born in Venice, Italy, in 1481, transformed from a soldier to a humanitarian, dedicating his life to the care of orphans and the sick<ref name="catholic.org">www.catholic.org</ref>. After a spiritual conversion during his imprisonment, he studied for the priesthood and founded the Somascan Fathers, focusing on education and care for the needy<ref name="franciscanmedia.org">www.franciscanmedia.org</ref>. He is known for his selfless service during times of plague and famine<ref name="ncregister.com">www.ncregister.com</ref>. | |||
He is known for his selfless service during times of plague and famine<ref name="ncregister.com">www.ncregister.com</ref>. | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== |