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Saint Joseph Marello

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, March 6, 2016

1. Saint Joseph Marello Marker

Inscription.

Saint Joseph Marello. . Saint Joseph Marello (1844-1895) Bishop of Acqui and founder of the Oblates of Saint Joseph Fortis of Suavis Sculpture by Thomas Marsh, March 19, 1997. , Born in Turin, Italy, Joseph Marello lived as a zealous priest in the city of Asti. There he furthered the mission of Christ by devoting himself to the moral and religious formation of youth, the ministry of reconciliation through sacramental confession, the care of the elderly and disabled, and the support of the local clergy., In 1878 Marello founded the Oblates of St. Joseph to continue this mission by imitating Saint Joseph, husband of Mary and virginal father of Jesus, who quietly and humbly dedicated his entire life to serving the interests of the Savior., Appointed Bishop of Acqui in 1889, Marello made himself available to all, showed great charity to the poor, devoutly celebrated the sacred mysteries and tirelessly taught the fullness of the Christian faith. Those who met him revered him as a saint., Joseph Marello was canonized by Pope John Paul II in Rome on November 25, 2001. His feast is celebrated on May 30, the day of his death, which the Church regards as the day of birth unto Eternal Life., The title of this bronze statue, Fortis et Suavis, can be translated as "strong and kind" or "firm and gentle." St. Joseph Marello blended unwavering firmness in adhering to the truths of the Catholic faith, with constant charity and gentleness in dealing with people., The open Gospel Book in Marello's hand bears the inscription: "Matthew 1:19 - Vir Justus" referring to Saint Joseph, the "just man." The spirituality Marello lived and taught is summed up in this motto "Serve God in imitation of Saint Joseph.", This Shrine of Saint Joseph, Guardian of the Redeemer, was originally built by the Oblates of Saint Joseph in 1952. It underwent major remodeling in 1993, when it was dedicated by Bishop Sylvester Ryan. With its chapel, St. Joseph Art Exhibit and Bookstore, the Shrine's purpose is to invite pilgrims and visitors to find peace and reconciliation through knowledge of the faith lived by Saint Joseph. The presence of this statue of St. Joseph Marello in front beckons you to come and learn to serve Christ better by knowing Saint Joseph. Welcome to this holy place., Prayer in Honor of Saint Joseph Marello. , O God, you inspired in Saint Joseph Marello the fervent desire to express by his interior life and in his apostolate the Christian mystery as lived by Saint Joseph, Guardian of the Redeemer. By his intercession grant that we may imitate him in his intimate union with You and in his zeal for the service of the Church, We ask this through Christ out Lord, Amen. . This historical marker was erected by Shrine of St. Joseph Guardian of the Redeemer Church. It is in Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County California

Saint Joseph Marello (1844-1895)
Bishop of Acqui and founder of the Oblates of Saint Joseph
Fortis of Suavis Sculpture by Thomas Marsh, March 19, 1997

Born in Turin, Italy, Joseph Marello lived as a zealous priest in the city of Asti. There he furthered the mission of Christ by devoting himself to the moral and religious formation of youth, the ministry of reconciliation through sacramental confession, the care of the elderly and disabled, and the support of the local clergy.

In 1878 Marello founded the Oblates of St. Joseph to continue this mission by imitating Saint Joseph, husband of Mary and virginal father of Jesus, who quietly and humbly dedicated his entire life to serving the interests of the Savior.

Appointed Bishop of Acqui in 1889, Marello made himself available to all, showed great charity to the poor, devoutly celebrated the sacred mysteries and tirelessly taught the fullness of the Christian faith. Those who met him revered him as a saint.

Joseph Marello was canonized by Pope John Paul II in Rome on November 25, 2001. His feast is celebrated on May 30, the

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day of his death, which the Church regards as the day of birth unto Eternal Life.

The title of this bronze statue, Fortis et Suavis, can be translated as "strong and kind" or "firm and gentle." St. Joseph Marello blended unwavering firmness in adhering to the truths of the Catholic faith, with constant charity and gentleness in dealing with people.

The open Gospel Book in Marello's hand bears the inscription: "Matthew 1:19 - Vir Justus" referring to Saint Joseph, the "just man." The spirituality Marello lived and taught is summed up in this motto "Serve God in imitation of Saint Joseph."

This Shrine of Saint Joseph, Guardian of the Redeemer, was originally built by the Oblates of Saint Joseph in 1952. It underwent major remodeling in 1993, when it was dedicated by Bishop Sylvester Ryan. With its chapel, St. Joseph Art Exhibit and Bookstore, the Shrine's purpose is to invite pilgrims and visitors to find peace and reconciliation through knowledge of the faith lived by Saint Joseph. The presence of this statue of St. Joseph Marello in front beckons you to come and learn to serve Christ better by knowing Saint Joseph. Welcome to this holy place.

Prayer in Honor of Saint Joseph Marello

O God, you inspired in Saint Joseph Marello the fervent desire to express by his interior life and in his apostolate the Christian
Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, March 6, 2016

2. Saint Joseph Marello Marker
mystery as lived by Saint Joseph, Guardian of the Redeemer. By his intercession grant that we may imitate him in his intimate union with You and in his zeal for the service of the Church, We ask this through Christ out Lord, Amen.

Erected by Shrine of St. Joseph Guardian of the Redeemer Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is March 19, 1997.

Location. 36° 57.318′ N, 122° 1.498′ W. Marker is in Santa Cruz, California, in Santa Cruz County. Marker is on W Cliff Dr, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santa Cruz CA 95060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. History of Surfing in Santa Cruz (within shouting distance of this marker); Epworth-By-The-Sea (approx. ¼ mile away); 54th Coast Artillery Army Regiment War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Surfing Was First Brought Here By Hawaiian Princes (approx. ¼ mile away); Rockcrest Iliff House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Wharf Links Land and Sea (approx. 0.3 miles away); 135 Gharkey (approx. 0.3 miles away); Welcome to the Santa Cruz Wharf (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Cruz.

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Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, March 6, 2016

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Oblates of Saint Joseph image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, March 6, 2016

4. Oblates of Saint Joseph

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.