10 Facts About Giulia Salzano

Giulia Salzano was an Italian Roman Catholic professed religious and the founder of the Catechetical Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Giulia Salzano was born in Santa Maria Capua Vetere in Caserta on 13 October 1846 as the fourth of seven children to Diego Salzano and Adelaide Valentino; she was baptized that same day.

Giulia Salzano's mother was a descendant of Alphonsus Maria de' Liguori.

Giulia Salzano made her First Communion on 8 December 1854 and received her Confirmation in 1860.

Giulia Salzano graduated in Caserta where she received a teaching diploma in 1865 while her first assignment was not too long after this that October.

Giulia Salzano served as a school teacher and as a catechist in Casoria and became known for being an apt catechist and religious educator.

Giulia Salzano was a close friend and co-worker with Caterina Volpicelli and she came into contact with her at the suggestion of the Cardinal Archbishop of Naples Sisto Riario Sforza.

Giulia Salzano became noted for her personal devotion to the Madonna and encouraged others in devotion to her and to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Giulia Salzano's remains were housed in the motherhouse of the order in Casoria at Piazza Giovanni Pisa 20.

Pope John Paul II declared Giulia Salzano to be Venerable on 23 April 2002 after he confirmed that the late nun had lived a model Christian life of heroic virtue.