18 years ago my oldest child and I joined an organization that emphasized the relationship between father and son. Over the years, my family benefited from the Godly men and families we surrounded ourselves with in Kepha and I was eventually bringing all five of my sons to retreats. Kepha has three patrons - St. John Bosco, St. Teresa of Calcutta and Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati. We learned much about each of our patrons and I always appreciatedthe example of "manly" Catholicism of Pier Giorgio. This Man of the Eight Beatitudes was an awesome role model for my boys. The ultimate experience was our visit to Turin, Italy - the home of Frassati - including Mass at his death bed in the mountains and a visit to his home in the city. What a man!
Testimony of Jonas from Lithuania
He showed me right way when I was teenager.
Testimony of Viktorija from Philippines
Bx Pier Giorgio Frassati is a very inspiring example how to serve God and His poor peoples!
Testimony of Andrew from USA
Pier Giorgio has been a steady presence in my life for many years.
Testimony of Emmanuel from Belgium
Pier Giorgio's life example is still very inspiring for the youth of the 21th century. We are going to publsih something in chinese simplified characters in 2018 !
Testimony of Joshua from USA
Pier Giorgio inspired me to continue my vocation working in young adult and campus ministry.
Testimony of Patrick from USA
He has inspired me to engage more with people on the street I may encounter
Testimony of Gillouard from France
I read Pier Giogio's biography in 2008 after the World Youth Days in Sydney where he was one of the patrons of the WYD. I felt like I had known him. He impressed me by his determined faith and his energy to fight for what he thaught right for all.
Testimony of Julien from France
I discovered his life through a book in French « L'ange des pauvres, Pier Giorgio Frassati » (Angel of the Poor), and I think he's the best example for young people these days.
Testimony of Grace from USA
As I have gone through similar struggles in my family as Pier Giorgio, he has been a comforting "heavenly big bro" to me. He helped me very much in strengthening me when I needed it.
Testimony of Mariette from USA
As a young adult, I learned about Pier-Giorgio while managing a chain of exclusively Catholic bookstores. At the age of 47, I enrolled in university to become a social worker andwas greatly influenced by Frassati's own involvement in Catholic social service and social action. I am now a licensed social worker and mental health therapist and keep Pier-Giorgio's picture as my screen saver on my laptop at work. As a professional, I must respect religious diversity and do not openly proselytize, but when clients see the picture and ask about him, I share his story andmany of them are touched by the witness of his life. I have personally chosen Pier-Giorgio as my patron and proffer him as an official Patron of Social Work(ers). If Pier-Giorgio was canonized, his influence and witness would only be strengthened.--Mariette
Testimony of Giraud from France
It's enough for me to say that Pier Girogio helped my brother to go to Heaven, and a friend, suffering a lot, to battle cancer. Thank you so much Pier Giorgio. I like your humility, happiness and discretion in charity.
Testimony of Tanguy from France
PGF has always been a model for me : starting everyday by the mass, spending times with his friends and serving poors. I am doing my best to live that way, even if it was particularly exceptional.
Testimony of Alessandro from France
I have been serving in Lourdes since 2009 as the Chairman of the Bureau des Constatations Médicales (the Office of Medical Observations), where I meet and work with several thousands of Physicians and Health Care Professionals. I'm astonished of the great number of such professionals - and of the volunteers serving the sick - that in Lourdes have asked me - being an italian - of Blessed Piergiorgio Frassati. People - and mostly young people - from many different Countries of the World.
Holy Father! Please make Piergiorgio Frassati a Saint !!!
Testimony of Cazenave from France
PGF is a great exemple of being a saint in the city.
Let make him an official saint for sharing more and more the gospel of the poor and for the poor. I met Pier-Giorgio 10 years ago and his example of being a christian of his time has been a real motor for my own faith.
Testimony of Linda from USA
He inspires me to care for something, to have a cause, and always, always keep Jesus at the center.
Testimony of Gillian from England
I have a little book about his life and find him very attractive as a person and very human and inspiring to relate to. Please God, he may be canonised and inspire our young people even more powerfully.
Testimony of Vincent from USA
I have researched his life & accomplishments thru books, pamphlets, seminars & videos over five + years and have become convinced that he is truly a saint and as a canonized saint of the Church he will serve as a genuine role model for our youth. His spirituality coupled with his human traits of athleticism, humor and dedication to helping the poor will convince other youth today that it is possible to live in today's hedonistic world and still be Christlike in our dedication to the Eucharist & become beacons by helping the poor.
Testimony of Katarzyna from Polska
Pier Giorgio is present in my life despite I am not a student anymore. I know that I can rely on him during good times and hard times. I had the joy of praying at relics and it was unforgettable moment. I admire his strength, positive energy and openess towards others needs.
Testimony of Derek from USA
Frassati is the patron of my fianceé and I; he has won many victories for us.