- He always had bad health and said it was "special permission from God" because he was blessed in other ways.

Adult Life

- He was ordained to the priesthod at the age of 23.

- He was 31 when he had the stigmata and it remained for 50 years.

On September 23, 1968, he died a peaceful death reciting the Rosary.

- He spent most of his day in confession and prayer.