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St John Leonardi
St John Leonardi was born in Diecimo Lucca in Italy. He was trained as a Pharmacist. As a result of the joy he derived in teaching catechesis to children and his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, he desired to give his whole life for the mission.
The Order of the Regular Clerics of the Mother of God is a Religious Order of Pontifical Right. It was founded by St. John Leonardi in the year 1574, in a village called Diecimo in the Archdiocese of Lucca, located in the region of Tuscany in the northern part of Italy.
Our founder, St. John Leonardi was made Patron Saint of Pharmacists by Pope Benedict II. In line with this, we have hospital and Pro- Life apostolate. The Order is known and unique for its CHILDREN and YOUTH apostolate. (with the motto “Catch them young for Jesus Christ”) Through a specially organised pastoral programmes we revive, structure and build the faith of young ones from childhood through the adolescence to the youth stages of life.
