Samuel Mazzuchelli

Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli OP (4 November 1806 – 23 February 1864) was a pioneer Italian Dominican friar and Catholic missionary priest who helped bring the Church to the Iowa-Illinois-Wisconsin tri-state area. He founded several parishes in the area and was the architect for several parish buildings. Additionally, Mazzuchelli established several schools throughout the region, some of which have developed into local Catholic colleges. As part of this effort, he founded the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters. Quotes Absolute certainty of our vocation has never been granted through ordinary means, although we may be allowed to believe its existence, when time and results have, so to speak, proved the reality of one's election. Memoirs External links Category:1806 births Category:1864 deaths Category:People from Milan Category:Catholics from Italy Category:Clergy from Italy Category:Roman Catholic priests Category:Immigrants to the United States