Saint Charles Borromeo

<p>Charles Borromeo lived during the Catholic Reformation. He was born in 1538 into an aristocratic family and, as second son, was expected to serve the Church. When his uncle became Pope Pius IV, Charles, only 22 years old and still in minor orders, was created Cardinal Archbishop of Milan and Papal Secretary of State.</p>
<p>Charles resided in Milan until his death in 1584. As Archbishop, he chose to live an ascetic life and reform his vast diocese, imposing severe discipline on both clergy and laity, thus provoking much opposition. His dedicated life entailed great personal sacrifice. He is a patron of catechists and catechumens.©2011 <em>Living with Christ, </em>Novalis - Bayard Press Canada Inc., <strong>http://www.livingwithchrist.ca/</strong&gt;. Reprinted with permission.</p>