Luca Passi was an Italian Catholic priest born in Bergamo in 1789. After being ordained in 1813, he dedicated his life to religious service and education. He eventually founded the Pious Society of Saint Dorothy, which included the Teaching Sisters of Saint Dorothy. Recognized for his missionary work, he was appointed an Apostolic Missionary by Pope Gregory XVI. His life's work focused on preaching and various educational missions throughout his career.
Life and work
Born as the eldest of eleven children, Passi entered the priesthood in 1813. He served as the director for two confraternities in Calcinate before establishing his own religious organizations. His commitment to teaching led to the creation of the Teaching Sisters of Saint Dorothy. Throughout his ministry, he remained active in missionary activities, a role formally recognized by the papacy.
Veneration
Passi was declared Venerable by Pope Benedict XVI. He was later beatified in Venice on April 13, 2013. Within the Catholic tradition, he is commemorated on April 18, which marks the anniversary of his death in Venice in 1866.