Luigi Caburlotto was a 19th-century Italian priest from Venice who dedicated his life to supporting vulnerable youth. Born in 1817 to a gondolier, he was ordained in 1842 and focused his pastoral efforts on helping abandoned or homeless children. He established several educational institutions, including a school for impoverished girls, which led to the founding of the Daughters of Saint Joseph. Despite declining health in his later years, he remained committed to his mission and the spiritual formation of his community until his death in 1897.
Life and work
After his ordination, Caburlotto studied social conditions to better serve the local population. In 1850, he opened a school for girls in need, establishing the Daughters of Saint Joseph. He later created homes for the poor, a free college, and a trade school for men. Even as his health weakened, he continued to manage his various institutions and led retreats for both the laity and the clergy.
Veneration
Following his death, the process for his beatification began in 1963. He was declared Venerable by Pope John Paul II in 1994. After a miracle was attributed to his intercession, Pope Francis approved the cause, and he was beatified in Venice in 2015. His remains are currently kept at the parish of Saint Sebastian.