St. Gaspare of the Bufalo, priest, Founder of the Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood

St. Gaspare del Bufalo was a Catholic priest and the founder of the Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood. Born in 1786 in Rome, he dedicated his life to preaching, teaching, and serving the poor. Ordained in 1808, he established the Missionaries in 1815 to spread devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus. Renowned for his preaching and compassion, he was known as the "Apostle of Rome" and was a close friend of Pope Pius VII. St. Gaspare is venerated for his tireless work in spiritual renewal and his devotion to the Precious Blood. He is the patron saint of the Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood.