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Saint Pius V

Pius V was born on January 17, 1504 and was named Michael Ghislieri. His parents though very poor peasants were deeply devout. With a special love for the Mother of God he desired to consecrate himself to God's service. Naturally there was no money to pursue this, but encouraged by his mother to pray to our Lady she soon presented a way for him. It came naturally enough while he was tending a couple flocks of sheep. Two Dominican Friars passing by, started up a conversation with him, and impressed by his piety and intelligence they suggested he study latin with them and try his vocation. A gentleman of the neighborhood who was sending his own son to the Domincans offered to send him as well. Thus was the way provided and because his progress was so great he was allowed to take the Domincan habit in only two years.

At the age of 63, in 1566 he was elected Pope and though he had a relatively short term of only six years he made great accomplishments. He issued the Roman Missal, the revised Breviary and the Catechism of the Concil of Trent (all of which were used by the Church for almost 400 years). He established the Index of Forbidden Books, chose 314 bishops, wrote hundreds of bulls, and gathered an allied Christian Force which brought about the end of the Turkish dominance in the Mediterranean Sea. He was a very stern man - who was stern with himself and with others, one of the sadder notes of this was the excommunication of Elizabeth I of England which brought about a great many hardships and persecutions on the Catholics in England.

He is recognized as being one of the greatest Popes of all times.

Text written by Sr. Patricia Proctor, osc


 
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