Saint Charles Borromeo (1538-1584), born in Lombardy, was a cardinal and archbishop of Milan, recognized for his major role in the reform of the Church after the Council of Trent. Devoted to the training of priests and to spiritual revitalization, he founded seminaries and published a catechism. During a great plague, he distinguished himself by his dedication to the sick. A model of charity and ecclesiastical discipline, he was canonized in 1610. His feast day is celebrated on November 4.
