St. Charles Borromeo HD

Summary

St. Charles Borromeo, born in 1538, was a devout Catholic who served the church from a young age. He became a Cardinal at 23 and later the Archbishop of Milan. Known for his integrity and reform efforts, Borromeo fought corruption within the church, making many enemies. He used his wealth to aid the starving during the Milan plague of 1576. His life of service ended with his death in 1584 at age 46. He was beatified in 1602 and canonized in 1610, with his feast day on November 4th. Patron saint of bishops, catechists, and cardinals, he is depicted in art with a cross and in humble attire.

Takeaways

• 🎓 Charles Borromeo was born on October 2nd, 1538.
• 💼 At 12, he dedicated his life to the church and showed integrity by refusing excess money.
• 📚 He earned a doctorate in canon and civil law.
• 🔝 His uncle, Pope Pius IV, appointed him as a Cardinal at age 23.
• 🏰 He governed the papal States and supervised various religious orders.
• 👨‍🏫 He was appointed administrator of the Archdiocese of Milan in 1560.
• 🤝 He was ordained a priest in 1563 and became the Archbishop of Milan.
• 💪 He was a reformer, cleaning up the church in Milan, making enemies in the process.
• 🥣 During the Milan plague in 1576, he fed up to 70,000 people daily using his own fortune and loans.
• 😷 His health deteriorated, and he died on November 3rd, 1584, at age 46.
• 🌟 He was beatified in 1602 and canonized in 1610 by Pope Paul V.
• 🎉 His feast day is celebrated on November 4th.
• 🛐 He is the patron saint of bishops, catechists, and cardinals.
• 🎨 In art, he is depicted in his robes, barefoot, carrying a cross, with a rope around his neck and arm raised in blessing.

Q & A

When and where was St. Charles Borromeo born?

St. Charles Borromeo was born on October 2nd, 1538.

At what age did Charles Borromeo dedicate himself to the Church?

Charles Borromeo dedicated himself to the Church at the age of 12.

What was Charles Borromeo's stance on financial integrity during his youth?

He refused to accept more money than needed for his education and gave the rest to the poor.

What academic achievements did Charles Borromeo have?

He earned a doctorate in canon and civil law.

Who was Charles Borromeo's uncle who became Pope?

His uncle was Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Medici, who became Pope Pius the Fourth.

At what age was Charles Borromeo made a Cardinal?

He was made a Cardinal at the age of 23.

What responsibilities did Charles Borromeo have in the Papal States?

He governed the Papal States, supervised the Knights of Malta, the Franciscans, and the Carmelites.

When was Charles Borromeo ordained to the priesthood and as a bishop?

He was ordained to the priesthood in 1563 and as a bishop a couple of months later.

What was the impact of Archbishop Borromeo's efforts to clean up the Church in Milan?

His efforts made many enemies, which served as confirmation that his work to eradicate corruption was effective.

How did Archbishop Borromeo help during the 1576 Milan plague?

He used his own fortune and loans to feed starving people, potentially feeding upwards of 70,000 people per day.

When and at what age did St. Charles Borromeo die?

He died on November 3rd, 1584, at the age of 46.

What are the significant dates related to St. Charles Borromeo's beatification and canonization?

He was beatified on May 12th, 1602, and canonized on November 1st, 1610.

What is the feast day of St. Charles Borromeo and who is he the patron saint of?

His feast day is celebrated on November 4th, and he is the patron saint of bishops, catechists, and cardinals.

How is St. Charles Borromeo typically represented in art?

He is usually represented wearing his robes, barefoot, carrying a cross with a rope around his neck and his arm raised in a blessing.