Raffaele Ravaglia PMS, Educator of the Deaf
RAVAGLIA FATHER RAFFAELE (1884-1967) was a member of the Little Mission organization dedicated to deaf education. Born to Angelo and his wife, he devoted his career to teaching deaf individuals.
Father Luigi Domenicali, Pioneer Missionary
FATHER LUIGI DOMENICALI (1875-1940) Born in Castelguelfo dell'Emilia, Bologna province, he was among the founding missionaries.
Remembering Father Antonio Alvisi
FATHER ANTONIO ALVISI (1923-1980) Born in Bologna on January 17, 1923, his life was dedicated to ministry and service.
In Memory of Missionary Father Giuseppe Moschiano
FATHER GIUSEPPE MOSCHIANO served the Little Mission for deaf individuals. One hundred years have passed since the conclusion of the First World War.
Remembrance of Father Edoardo Filippini
FILIPPINI EDOARDO, born in Medicina, Bologna, on November 22, 1916, joined the student house of the Little Mission dedicated to deaf education.
Deaf Individuals in Diocesan Communities
The Little Mission for deaf individuals - Gualandi Foundation - organizes a course for seminarians and others interested in ministry.
The Oblates of the Little Mission
Foundation - On January 16, 1928, Pope Pius XI established the Deaf Oblates of the Little Mission, known today under their current designation.
Little Mission General Chapter Convenes
With a Mass celebration on July 4th, the 16th General Chapter of the organization began at Badia di Montepiano in Prato.
Saint Philip Neri and Deaf History
On May 26th, the Church commemorates Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595), priest. Born in Florence, he spent much of his ministry in Rome.
Saint John Paul II and Deaf History
Saint John Paul II, Karol Wojtyla (1920-2005), canonized as a saint, maintained important connections with the deaf community.
