Guido Maria Conforti was an Italian archbishop and missionary founder who lived from 1865 to 1931. Born in the province of Parma, he dedicated his life to the service of the Catholic Church, eventually serving as both the Archbishop of Ravenna and the Bishop of Parma. He is best known for establishing the Xaverian Missionaries in 1895, an organization that sent its first members to China shortly after its founding. His efforts focused heavily on the religious instruction of young people and supporting missionary activities.