Saint of the Week

Name: Venerable Carlo Acutis (first Millennial Saint)

Lived: 1991-2006

Country: Italy

Patron Saint of: Will be the Patron Saint of the Internet

Feast Day: Will be the 12 October

Bio: Carlo was a lover of Technology. He was born in London, England but grew up in Milan, Italy. His passion was programming and created websites, designed leaflets and edited films and comics. Carlo also found time to do volunteer charity work in an orphanage and with elderly people. He loved to laugh and joke, but always tried to treat others kindly and with respect. From an early age, he had a great devotion for the Eucharist and tried to attend mass every day. This surprised his parents, but then they joined him. Before or after mass he prayed in front of the tabernacle, where the sacrament of the Eucharist is preserved. He also had a great love for Mary and often prayed the rosary. In 2006, he was diagnosed with acute leukemia. He accepted his diagnosis with faith and a sense of calm. Carlo died a few days later at the age of 15.

It is reported that in 2013, he interceded from heaven to cure a Brazilian boy who was suffering from a rare pancreatic cancer.

Quote: ‘To always be close to Jesus, that’s my life plan’.