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November 4 · Memorial · White

St Charles Borromeo

(1538–1584) Archbishop of Milan and one of the great reformers after the Council of Trent. Founded seminaries, visited every parish in his vast diocese, and gave away his wealth to the plague-stricken.

A prayerSaint Charles, reformer of the Church, pray for our pastors and the renewal we need.

When is the feast of St Charles Borromeo?

The feast is celebrated on November 4 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Charles Borromeo?

The feast of St Charles Borromeo is celebrated on November 4 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Charles Borromeo?

(1538–1584) Archbishop of Milan and one of the great reformers after the Council of Trent. Founded seminaries, visited every parish in his vast diocese, and gave away his wealth to the…

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