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Catholic Santoral for March 22 Honors Saint Bienvenido Scotivoli

Regional notices highlight his Franciscan devotion, reflecting a reputation for reform.

Overview

  • Today's listings commemorate the 13th-century bishop of Osimo, Italy.
  • Accounts describe legal studies at the University of Bologna and a pastoral focus on peace and moral renewal.
  • El Imparcial reports he was selected to lead the Osimo see by Pope Urban IV.
  • Other summaries place his episcopal appointment in 1264 and his death in 1282, with details varying by source.
  • One outlet notes 12 December as his feast day, reflecting differences in liturgical calendars and hagiographic sources.