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Lorenzo SnowThe history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the land of Italy is delineated by the work of men and women who, have contibuted to introduce and develop the message of the restored Gospel, within the social context of their time.
This is a history characterized by miracles, sacrifices and travails, as well as interior conflicts, successes and failures.
    Quite often this is a history of ordinary people, under extraordinary circumstances.
    Determining factors of this history are not only the members of the Church, but other people as well. In many ways, these other participants were influential in the spreading of the Gospel message even if they did not embrace it.
   This page is dedicated to these men and women and their stories.

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  • Ancient Christians

    Members of the primitive Christian Church
    originary of and/or residing in Italy (Not including Peter Bar-Jona and Paul of Tarsus)

    Definitions from 1897 Matthew G. Easton's and 1901 William Smith's Bible Dictionaries.
    Scripture links to the King James Bible (LDS version)

      Aquila and Priscilla See also our Italian page of Biografie


    Roberto Asioli
  • President of the Rimini Branch
  • President of the Rimini District

    My Testimony
    Roberto Asioli, "My Testimony"

    Italy: A Foundation in Faith
    DeAnne Walker, "Italy: A Foundation in Faith," Ensign, June 1999, page 78.

    Roberto Asioli is the curator of Mormoni.it and Shemà Israel websites.


  • Thurl Bailey
    NBA Basketball champion (Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves) played for the A1 League in Italy for Polti Cantù (1995-1997) and Stefanel Milano (1997-1998). Brother Bailey joined the Church in Italy, in 1995.

    Thurl Bailey's wonderful life
    Doug Robinson,"Thurl Bailey's wonderful life," Deseret Morning News, Saturday, February 22, 2003

    The Boy the Coach rejected
    "Thurl Bailey: The Boy the Coach Rejected" By Kathryn H. Kidd, cover images by Page Johnson, Meridian Magazine.

    A Man as Big as His Vision of Life
    "Thurl Bailey: A Man as Big as His Vision of Life", text and photographs by Page Johnson, Meridian Magazine.

    Information on Thurl Bailey's company, "Big T Productions", can be found here.
    Click here for Thurl's Music Store


    Pierina Bellaviti Shorr (1923-2002)
    Former Catholic Nun and secretary to Pope Pius XII, Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI.

    I Needed a Miracle and Got It
    Piera Bellaviti Shorr, "I Needed a Miracle and Got It".

    The Salt Lake Tribune - Obituary
    Tuesday, January 22, 2002. Obituaries: Piera Bellaviti Shorr "Pierina".

    The Salt Lake Tribune - Obituary
    Wednesday, January 23, 2002. Obituaries: Piera Bellaviti Shorr.

    For additional material, see also our Italian page of Biografie


    Archibald F. Bennett
    Pioneer of the Microfilming Program.

    The Microfilm Mission of Archibald F. Bennett
    Kahlile Mehr, "The Microfilm Mission of Archibald F. Bennett," Ensign, April 1982, page 69.

    "A guide for genealogical research" by Archibald F. Bennett can be purchased through Amazon.com®


    Ezra Taft Benson (1899-1994)
    Re-dedicated Italy to the preaching of the Gospel in 1966. Was recipient of the High Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. Became the thirteenth President of the Church.

    Ezra Taft Benson
    Reed A. Benson,"Ezra Taft Benson," Encyclopedia of Mormonism.


    Wild RoseThe Bertoch Family
    Among the first Waldensian converts at the time of Lorenzo Snow's "Italian Mission".

    Three Orphans in the Far West
    Salvatore Velluto,"Three Orphans in the Far West"
    From the Chisone Valley to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. The long journey of three young Italians headed for the Promised Land.

    150 Years Ago: First Italian Pioneers in Utah
    Salvatore Velluto,"150 Years Ago: First Italian Pioneers in Utah"
    As part of the "Columbus Day" celebration, the University of Utah hosted a conference to mark the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Antoinette, Daniel and James Bertoch to Salt Lake City.

    These articles also appear in the magazine "In Piazza" (Winter 2004, Vol. V, No. 3, page 17) and on the "Notiziario Locale" of the magazine "Liahona" (marzo 2005)


    Wild RoseThe Beux Family
    Among the first Waldensian converts at the time of Lorenzo Snow's "Italian Mission".

    The Beux Family
    Laura A. Williams,"The Waldensian and Mormon Heritage of The Beux Family"

    Visiting my Ancestral Village
    Barry L. Kent, "Visiting my Ancestral Village"


    Samuel Boren (1916-2001)
    President of Italy Milan Mission (1979-1982) and the Italy Catania Mission (1982-1983)

    Samuel Boren
    Pres. Boren's obituary, posted by the Veracruz, Mexico website.
    Samuel Boren also served as president of the Mexico Southeast Mission, (1969-1972) and president of the Lima Peru Temple. (1985-1987) He was a former regional representative and treasurer of the Church Building Committee in South America.


    Wild RoseThe Cardon Family
    Among the first Waldensian converts at the time of Lorenzo Snow's "Italian Mission" (Listed chronologically)

  • Philippe Cardon (1801-1889) - Family Patriarch
    "Philippe Cardon, Pioneer Father - Utah 1854." Written by his Granddaughters, Ella Vida Cardon Adams and Blondel Cardon Porter Smith, 1960.
    HTML Format     PDF Format

  • Marthe Marie Tourn (1799 - 1873) - Wife of Philippe Cardon
    "Marthe Marie Tourn Cardon" Compiled by Brookie Cardon Peterson, August 1995. extracted from "Three Generations of Our Pioneer Ancestors by Edna Cardon Taylor
    HTML Format     PDF Format
  • Anne Cardon (1822-1882) - First child of Philippe and Marthe Marie
    "Anne Cardon Rivoir Gaudin: The Sister Who Stayed Behind." Compiled by Brookie Peterson, August 2003.
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  • John (Jean) Cardon (1824-1909) - Second child of Philippe and Marthe Marie
    History written by Dan Drumiler. Includes: an autobiography as an appendix item; a letter to his daughter Olga Mary; a photo of the "Big House" in Ogden, Utah.
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  • Anna Regula Furrer (1826-1907) - Wife of John (Jean) Cardon
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  • Catherine Cardon (1829-1902) - Fourth child of Philippe and Marthe Marie
    "Moses and Catherine Byrne - A Brief History" by Myrtle Byrne Whittaker.
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  • Louis Philip Cardon (1832-1911) - Fifth child of Philippe and Marthe Marie
    History by Lucille Cardon Mathews, 1968.
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  • Susette Stale' (1837-1923) - Wife of Louis Philip Cardon
    "Grandmother Susette Stale Cardon - A Church Patriot." Written by her nephew, Dr. James L. Barker, Head of Modern Language Department, University of Utah, Collected by Isabelle C. Hilton.
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  • Joseph Samuel Cardon (1858-1908) - Son of Louis Philipe Cardon and Susette Staley Cardon
    A brief autobiography written on request of Andrew Jensen, Church Historian, for record in the church files, shortly before he became a member of the Dublan Bishopric, about 1902.
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  • Marie Madeline Cardon (1834-1914) - Sixth child of Philippe and Marthe Marie
    "An Autobiography"   HTML format   PDF format

    Madeline's Dream
    "Madeline's Dream," Friend, November 1971, page 2.

    Marie Madeline and Charles Guild by Susan Tippets August,1997.

  • Jean (John) Paul Cardon (1839-1915) - Eight child of Philippe and Marthe Marie.
    History written by Rebecca Cardon Hickman Peterson, extracted from "Three Generations of Our Pioneer Ancestors" by Edna Cardon Taylor
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  • "Life Sketch of John Paul Cardon by a great grandchild"
    HTML format   PDF format

  • Marthe Susanne Gaudin (1833-1920) - Wife of Jean (John) Paul Cardon
    History written by Rebecca Cardon Hickman Peterson, extracted from "Three Generations of Our Pioneer Ancestors by Edna Cardon Taylor
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    Handcart Pioneer
    Pioneer 1848-1868 Companies - Heritage Gateways

  • Craig A. Cardon - President of the Italy Rome Mission (1983-1986).
    Line upon Line: "I Could Remember My Pains No More"
    Craig A. Cardon, "Line upon Line: 'I Could Remember My Pains No More,'" Ensign, June 1992, page 30.
  • Sam Cardon - EMMY winning composer; ex-missionary to Italy
    Sam Cardon: Biography
  • GENERAL HISTORIES ABOUT THE CARDON FAMILIES

    CARDONS! Descendants of Phillippe Cardon and Marthe Marie Tourn 1799-1986
    by Genevieve Porter Johnson and Edna Cardon Taylor (Excerpts only, not complete)

    Cardon History by Edith Cardon Thatcher

    "Cardon Family Letters 1871-1908" from Anne Cardon and Family, compiled by Brookie Peterson
    HTML Format     PDF Format

    Children of the Valleys
    Transcript of the sound track of an 8mm documentary motion picture made and narrated by Marriner and Stephan Cardon for presentation at the Louis Paul Cardon family reunion, November 25, 1977.

  • "The Cardons' Saga" a collection of photo-portraits of Philippe e Matha Cardon and their children is available in our Photographic Archive

    For more information, please visit the official Cardon Families Organization web site.


    Christopher Columbus(1451-1506)
    Reference to Cristopher Columbus is made in the Book of Mormon (1 Nephi 13:12)

    Statements by Modern-Day Prophets and Apostles on Christopher Columbus

    Statements by Christopher Columbus with Spiritual Significance

    Columbus and the Hand of God
    De Lamar Jensen, "Columbus and the Hand of God," Ensign, October 1992, page 7.

    Heroes and Heroines: Christopher Columbus, Inspired Seaman
    Wendy Seal Manzanares, "Christopher Columbus, Inspired Seaman," Friend, October 1992, page 35.

    Our Nation's Godly Heritage
    "Our Nation's Godly Heritage," Presidential Prayer Team website, October 10, 2002.

    A Man Moved Upon by the Spirit
    Scot and Maurine Proctor, "A Man Moved Upon by the Spirit," Meridian Magazine, 2004.

    For additional material, see also our Italian page of Biografie

    Biographical books on Christopher Columbus can be purchased through Amazon.com®


    Vincenzo Conforte
    President of the Italy Catania Mission (1986-1989) and Italy Padova Mission (1990-1992)

    The Book Gave Them Answers
    Don L. Searle, "The Book Gave Them Answers," Ensign July 1993, page 58.

    Vincenzo Conforte, Future Mission President
    David R. Crockett, "Vincenzo Conforte, Future Mission President"

    For additional material, see also our Italian page of Biografie


    Cornelius the Centurion
    Mentioned in the book of The Acts of the Apostles,chapter X, Cornelius the Italian Centurion was baptized by Peter the Apostle and became the first Gentileof the primitive Church. Cornelius is traditionally believed to have been the first Bishop of Cesarea in Palestine.

    The Mistery of Cornelius the Centurion
    This article, published by the Endtime Prophecy Org, presents "Some Interesting Ideas Regarding The Discipleship Of Cornelius, A Look At Peter's Call For Salvation To The Gentiles, And More Thoughts On Christian Discipleship."

    For additional material, see also our Italian page of Biografie


    Tullio De Ruvo
    The first Italian to serve a mission in Utah (1984-86, Utah Salt Lake City South Mission).

    On the Move in Milano
    Don L. Searle, "On the Move in Milano," Ensign, June 1991, page 68.

    Tullio De Ruvo's online bookstore, Il Grande Noce can be found here


    Vincenzo Di Francesca(1888-1966)
    V.Di FrancescaThe Story of Don Vincent Di Francesca in His Own Words

    A letter, written on May 28th,1965 by Vincenzo Di Francesca to Leavitt Christensen, President of the the Italian District of the Swiss Mission.The 1988 movie "How Rare a Possession" was made, based on this letter.

    Forty-Year Wait For Baptism
    The Swiss Missionweb site posts an article titled "Forty-Year Wait For Baptism - Don Vincenzo Di Francesca" taken from the book No More Strangers(Vol 1 pp. 82-89) by Hartman and Connie Rector. The text is nicely hyperlinked.

    How Rare a Possession
    Janet Thomas, "How Rare a Possession," New Era, November 1987, page 28.
    The making of a new Church film.

    The Book of Mormon, the Word of God. How Rare a Possession
    Richard Tice, "How Rare a Possession," Ensign, January 1988, page 14.
    A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the New Movie on the Book of Mormon.

    "I Will Not Burn the Book!"
    Vincenzo Di Francesca, "I Will Not Burn the Book!," Ensign, January 1988, page 18.

    The Saga of the Di Francesca Story
    Jay M. Todd, "The Saga of the Di Francesca Story," Ensign, September 1989, page 73.

    How Rare a Possession: The Book of Mormon
    This 1987 movie, produced by the Church, and starring Mark Deakins as Vincenzo Di Francesca is found on two separate VHS Videocassettes, available from the Online Distribution Center. They are:

    "How Rare a Possession:The Book of Mormon" has also an entry in the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

    G. DiodatiGiovanni Diodati(1576-1649)
    Giovanni Diodati "di nation lucchese" was first to translate the complete text of the Bible, in Italian, from the original Hebrew and Greek language. The first edition of the Bible, translated by Diodati, was published in 1607.

    Formatting the Word of God
    "Formatting the Word of God: The Charles Caldwell Ryrie Collection," Bridwell Library, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, 1998.
    Images of the original 1607 edition of Diodati's Bible (frontespiece and Mattew 6:1-23) are shown.

    Giovanni Diodati
    "Giovanni Diodati," The 1911 Edition Encyclopedia.

    For additional material, see also our Italian page of Biografie

    Books on Giovanni Diodati, including his Italian translation of the Bible, can be purchased through Internet Bookshop Italia®

    Salvatore Flore
    Found a torn copy of the Book of Mormon on a trash dump in Sardinia in 1955.

    My First Book in Italian
    Salvatore Flore and Wolfgang Hiemer, "My First Book in Italian," Liahona/Tambuli, March 1995, page 8.

    Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi(1807-1882)
    Italian patriot and soldier. Garibaldi was a leading figure and perhaps the most popular of all Italian heroes of the Risorgimento (a period of nationalism in the 19th century that led to the unification of Italy.)

    Hero of Two Worlds
    Vicki H. Budge, "Hero of Two Worlds," Friend, Nov. 1971, page 36.

    The Anthony P. Campanella Collection of Giuseppe Garibaldi
    This collection was originally exhibited during summer-fall 1997 at the Thomas Cooper Library, University of South Carolina. (Text by Roger Mortimer. Hypertext by Jason A. Pierce

    For additional material, see also our Italian page of Biografie

    Biographical books on Giuseppe Garibaldican be purchased through Amazon.com®


      Giuseppa Giurintano Oliva See our Italian page of Biografie

    Daniel O. Jensen
  • Italy Padova Mission President (2001 - 2002)
  • Italy Rome Mission President (2002 - 2004)
  • Missionary in the Italy Rome Mission (1972-1973)

    Our Mission
    This is a link to Pres. Jensen's Mission website, which contains contact information, photos of missionaries and a photographic tour of the Mission Office.


  • Leopoldo Larcher
  • One of the very first Italian converts (August 1964)
  • First Italian Branch President (Brescia, 1966)
  • First Italian Mission President (Italy Rome Mission, 1975-1977)
  • First President of the Italy Catania Mission (1977-1978)
  • First Italian Regional Representative (1978-1982)

    The Larcher Family
    Maraly Ledezma, "The Larcher Family- Constant faith and devotion since the beginning on the history of the LDS Church in Italy."

    For additional material, see also our Italian page of Biografie


  • Giovanni Pietro Antonio Lebolo(1781-1830)
    Claimed to be the discoverer of the mummies and papyri that found their way to Kirtland, Ohio, and that led to the publication of the Book of Abraham by the Prophet Joseph Smith.


    Ancient News: Symposium on Archaeology of the Scriptures
    "News of the Church, Ancient News: Symposium on Archaeology of the Scriptures," Ensign, March 1978, page 76.

    BYU Professor Tracing Path of Book of Abraham Papyri
    "News of the Church: BYU Professor Tracing Path of Book of Abraham Papyri," Ensign, June 1985, page 75,

    Antonio Lebolo: Excavator of the Book of Abraham
    H. Donl Peterson, "Antonio Lebolo: Excavator of the Book of Abraham," BYU Studies, Volume 31, no. 3, Summer 1991

    For years details about the papyri that contained the Pearl of Great Price have been unknown; however, in this BYU Studies, H. Donl Peterson provides some answers to questions about Antonio Lebolo, the excavator of the Pearl of Great Price.

    The journal, which includes this article, can be purchased for $ 3.00, from BYU Studies®

    A PDF version of this article can be downloaded for $ 2.00, from BYU Studies®

    For additional material, see also our Italian page of Biografie


    Felice Lotito
    President of the Italy Padova Mission (1980-1982) and the Italy Milan Mission (1982-1983)

    I Am But a Lad
    Neal A. Maxwell, "I Am But a Lad," New Era, May 1981, page 4
    This same article appeared on Liahona/Tambuli, February 1982, page 32, and New Era, February 2002, page 4.

       Silvana Longone Echols See our Italian page of Biografie

    Rendell N. Mabey(1908-2000)
  • President of the Swiss Mission. (1965-1968)
  • Presided over "The Italian Zone" until "The Italian Mission" was constituted, in June 1966.

    Mabey Family Arrives
    "Mabey Family Arrives," Reaper-Swiss Mission, Vol.3, No. 43, August, 7, 1965.

  • Wild RoseThe Malan Family
    Among the first Waldensian converts at the time of Lorenzo Snow's "Italian Mission".

  • Madeline Malan Farley (1839-1919)
    Madeline Malan Farley
    Rebecca Langford, "Madeline Malan Farley"

    For more information, please visit the official Malan Family On-line web site.

  •    Riccardo Maldarizzi See our Italian page of Biografie

       Renato Marini See our Italian page of Biografie

       Roberto Meloni See our Italian page of Biografie

    Missionary Journals

    Ammon Stotts' Mission to Italy
    Information on Elder Stott's service in the Italy Catania Mission

    Anziano North's mission webpage
    Anziano Stewart North, Italy Rome Mission, April 2002 - April 2004.

       Anziano Tovey's Italy Catania Mission Pics! See our Photographic Archive section.


    MISSION PRESIDENTS

    Chronology and Biographies of the Presidents of the Italian Missions
    The Italy Missionsweb site posts a chronological list of the Presidents of all the Italian Missions, along with some biographical sketches and addresses.

    Mario Ottaviano
    An Italian scientist set out to investigate the Church. The Book of Mormon passed his tests - and changed his life.

    The Book Convinced Him
    Don L. Searle, "The Book Convinced Him," Ensign, March 1990, page 50.


      Italo Panone See our Italian page of Biografie

    Paul of Tarsus(ca. 10 B.C. - ca. 68 A.D.)

    Paul of Tarsus Paul, "The People's Apostle" was born a Roman citizen and preached the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles. His strong ties with Italy's early Christians is evident from the epistle to the "saints" of Rome. Paul spent some years on the Italian soil and died by decapitation in Rome, under the Emperor Nero, around 67-68 A.D.

    Paul (His journeys to Rome, imprisonements and demise)
    Definitions from 1897 Matthew G. Easton's and 1901 William Smith's Bible Dictionaries. Scripture links to the King James Bible (LDS version)

    Apostle Paul
    Barnabas Lindars, "Saint Paul Apostle" and J. Louis Martyn, "Saint Paul", OMHROS - History Directory, 5 January, 2003

       Giuseppe Pasta See our Italian page of Biografie

    Robert C. Rhien
    Current President of the Italy Rome Mission. (As of June 29, 2004)

    President and Sister Rhien
    Short Biographical notes.


    Angelo Scarpulla
    The conversion of a former Catholic Priest.

    My Search for the Restoration
    Angelo Scarpulla, "My Search for the Restoration," Liahona/Tambuli, June 1993, page 17.


    Pietro and Felicita Snaidero (1884-1970) (1894-1983)
    Brother and sister Snaidero were baptized in France, in 1951. After they moved back to their village of Comerzo (Udine), they established one of the first LDS italian groups of the XX century.

    Profiles from the Past: Pioneers in Italy
    Richard L.,"Profiles from the Past: Pioneers in Italy," LDS Church News, Saturday, May 9, 1981.


    Lorenzo Snow(1814-1901)
    Dedicated Italy to the preaching of the Gospel in 1850. Became the fifth President of the Church.

    Lorenzo Snow
    Maureen Ursenbach Beecher and Paul Thomas Smith,"Lorenzo Snow," Encyclopedia of Mormonism.

    Lorenzo Snow
    News of the Church,"Lorenzo Snow," Ensign, May 1976, page 144.

    Lorenzo Snow: Decisions of a Young Man
    Arthur R. Bassett, "Lorenzo Snow: Decisions of a Young Man," Liahona/Tambuli, May 1993, page 26.

    Books on Lorenzo Snowcan be purchased through Amazon.com®


    Wild RoseThe Stallè (Stalle, Staley) Family
    Among the first Waldensian converts at the time of Lorenzo Snow's "Italian Mission".

    Margaret Stalle Barker
    "Margaret Stalle Barker - Younger Sister of my ancestor Suzette Stalle Cardon"
    Includes notes on parents Pierre and Maria, children Suzette, Bartolomeo, Maria, and Margarita.


    Loriano Tolaini
  • One of the very first members from Pisa (1967)
  • First Italian President of the Pisa Branch (1971)

    My Conversion Story
    Loriano Tolaini, "My Conversion Story"
    A speech given, in Italian, at the All Italian Missions Reunionheld in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday, March 31, 2000


  • Giuseppe Efisio Taranto [a.k.a. Joseph Toronto] (1816-1883)
    The first native Italian (and Roman Catholic) to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in this dispensation. Toronto was a friend and employee of Brigham Young for many years and became one of the heroes of the Nauvoo Temple story.

    Conversion of an Italian member of the LDS Church
    Eliza Moody, "Conversion of an Italian member of the LDS Church," BYU News Net, July 19, 2000

    Heroes of the Nauvoo Temple Story: Joseph Toronto
    Matthew S. McBride, "Heroes of the Nauvoo Temple Story: Joseph Toronto," Mormon Life, June 26, 2002

       Mario V. Vaira See our Italian page of Biografie

    Short biographical notes of several Italian members of the Church

    Profiles in Miniature: The European Saints
    "Profiles in Miniature: The European Saints," Ensign, August 1973, page 44.
    Includes: Alessandro Massei of Pisa, Felicita Snaidero of Udine and Filomena Leuti of Rome.

    Sonia Griffa of Torino, Italy
    Jeri Jeppson, "Sonia Griffa of Torino, Italy," Friend, October 1988, page 28.

    Buon Giorno!
    Don L. Searle, "Buon Giorno!," Ensign, July 1989, page 34.
    Also included with this article: "How They Came into the Church" (Brief conversion stories of Italian Saints), and "Milestones in Italy" (A timeline of LDS Italian history, up to 1988).
    (Also published as "The Saints in Italy," Liahona/Tambuli, April 1990, page 11)

    Giulia Trabuio: Her Fountain of Youth
    Don L. Searle, "Giulia Trabuio: Her Fountain of Youth," Ensign, October 1990, page 56.

    Making Friends: Rebecca Favaretto of Siena, Italy
    DeAnne Walker, "Rebecca Favaretto of Siena, Italy," Tambulilit, May 1994, page14.

    Catania Italy Saints: Profiles of Faith
    Lori Young Nay, "News of the Church, Catania Italy Saints: Profiles of Faith," Ensign, July 1994, page 75.

    Simone Millo of Florence, Italy
    DeAnne Walker, "Simone Millo of Florence, Italy," Friend, October 1994, page 30.

    Ready to Die?
    Mauro Properzi, "Ready to Die?" New Era, April 1997, page 44.
    (Also published as "Am I Ready?," Liahona, August 1997, page 32)

    God Is with Me
    Anna Albano, "God Is with Me," Liahona, March 1999, page 9.

    Italy: A Foundation in Faith
    DeAnne Walker, "Italy: A Foundation in Faith," Ensign, June 1999, page 78.

    A Study Plan
    Anna Albano, "A Study Plan," Liahona, March 2000, page 10.

    Call Those Missionaries
    Ortensia Greco Conte, "Call Those Missionaries," Liahona, October 2000, page 33.

    Alone in a Foreign Country
    Maria Mabilia, "Alone in a Foreign Country," Ensign, September 2002, page 68.
    (Also published as "Everyday People," Liahona, October 2002, page 44)


    For additional material, see also our Italian page of Biografie

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