New Scalabrinians
This web page of the NEW SCALABRINIANS is intended to show and share the VOCATION & FORMATION programs in the Congregation of the Scalabrinians (Missionaries of St. Charles Borromeo). Each seminary and Voction promotion program will have the opportunity to share their ministry and suggestions, so to have a general view of the development of the Congregation in the 36 nations in which it carries on the charisma of St. John Baptist Scalabrini among migrants of all peoples. To become part of this web, please contact:
Fr. Walter Tonelotto. C.S. – [email protected]
The Founder
The 4 Families
Seminaries
Vocations
Lay Scalabrinians
Spirituality
News
The 2026 Calendar of Saint Charles Borromeo Province
In the link below, you will find the 2026 Calendar of Saint Charles Borromeo Province. We thank those who assisted in the preparation and review of this calendar. We will also send monthly versions via email throughout the year, allowing us to add new events, make changes and keep...
About Us
This web page of the NEW SCALABRINIANS is intended to show and share the VOCATION & FORMATION programs in the Congregation of the Scalabrinians (Missionaries of St. Charles Borromeo). Each seminary and Voction promotion program will have the opportunity to share their ministry and suggestions, so to have a general view of the development of the Congregation in the 36 nations in which it carries on the charisma of St. John Baptist Scalabrini among migrants of all peoples. To become part of this web, please contact:
Fr. Walter Tonelotto. C.S. – [email protected]
Beato Scalabrini
Biographical notes
- Born and baptized the same day in Fino Mornasco (Como) on July 8, 1839.
- Ordained priest on May 30, 1863; professor and rector of the St. Abbondio diocesan seminary.
- In 1870 he named pastor of St. Bartholomew parish in Como.
- Ordained bishop in Rome on January 30, 1876.
- Entry into the diocese of Piacenza on February 13, 1876.
Bishop of Piacenza
- He did five pastoral visits to the 365 parishes of the diocese.
- He celebrated three Synods: 1879, 1893, and 1899.
- He founded the School of Christian Doctrine; Pope Pius IX called him Apostle of the Catechism. Founded the catechetical review il Catechista Cattolico; held the first National Catechetical Congress in 1889.
Father of Migrants
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