Carlo Salerio
Carlo Salerio, was a missionary for Pontifical Institute for [Foreign Missions|PIME] and Paris [Foreign Missions Society|MEP] on the island of Woodlark.
Early life
He studied in Seveso, Milan, and Monza. He would later meet Angelo Ramazzotti, who introduced him to PIME.During the unification of Italy, Salerio fought in the insurgency of the Five Days of Milan.
On May 25, 1850, he became an ordained priest, later with an agreement with the, Archbishop of Milan, Cardinal Bartolomeo Carlo Romilli he entered the Paris Foreign Missions Society.
Life as part of a mission
In 1852 he left to the island of Woodlark leaving in 1855 due to illness.He was part of one of the first groups of missionaries to Micronesia.
Life on return to Italy
When he returned to Milan he taught English and remained a charitable of the church. He would dream of a female religious foundation which he would achieve in 1859.In 1859, both he and Carolina Orsenigo founded the Institute of the [Sisters of Reparation], which would help women in need.
Veneration
On May 13, 2019, Pope Francis gave Salerio the title of Venerable.A street in Milan is named after him.