Clemente Marchisio
December 16 · 1833–1903
Clemente Marchisio (1833, Racconigi — 1903, Rivalba) — Saint, presbyter. Feast day: 16 December.
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Clemente Marchisio was a 19th-century Italian Catholic priest who served within the Archdiocese of Turin. Born in 1833, he initially considered following his father's trade before answering a call to the priesthood. After his ordination in 1856, he worked as an assistant priest and traveled extensively throughout Italy to carry out his pastoral mission. He is most notably remembered for founding the Daughters of Saint Joseph of Rivalba, a religious congregation for women that emphasizes devotion to the Eucharist and Saint Joseph.