Saint Gaetano Errico commemorated on October 29

October 29 marks the feast day of Saint Gaetano Errico, an Italian Catholic priest born in Secondigliano, near Naples, in 1791. Errico was known for his dedication to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and his missionary zeal.

After his ordination in 1815, Errico served as a parish priest and teacher. He founded the Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, a religious congregation focused on spreading Christian compassion. His ministry emphasized serving the sick, the socially neglected, and those seeking spiritual reconciliation.

Errico was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 12, 2008. His life is characterized by his commitment to pastoral charity and his work with the poor and spiritually troubled.