Joseph Marello was an Italian Catholic bishop born in Turin in 1844. After serving as an assistant to the Bishop of Asti, he established the Oblates of Saint Joseph in 1878. He participated in the First Vatican Council before being appointed as the Bishop of Acqui in 1889. Known for his active ministry, he personally visited 143 parishes within his diocese. He died in Savona on May 30, 1895, and is recognized as a saint in the Catholic tradition.
Life and ministry
Born in Turin, Marello pursued a religious vocation that led him to serve the diocese of Asti. In 1878, he founded the religious congregation known as the Oblates of Saint Joseph. His ecclesiastical career included participation in the First Vatican Council and a later appointment to the episcopacy. As Bishop of Acqui, he focused on visiting numerous local parishes to support his clergy and parishioners.
Veneration
The Catholic Church honors Marello as a saint. His path to recognition included beatification in Asti in 1993, followed by his canonization in Rome in 2001. His feast day is observed annually on May 30, marking the anniversary of his death.