Saint Charles School Careers in Chicago, IL

Among the great reformers of the troubled sixteenth century was Charles Borromeo who was born on October 2, 1538 into a noble Italian family. An excellent student, Charles accepted responsibility and became a good example to others. When his uncle was elected head of the church as Pope Pius IV, Charles became a leading figure at the papal court in Rome. He displayed great energy, ability and diplomacy in fulfilling the various duties assigned to him, especially during the Council of Trent when it was reconvened. He became Bishop of Milan in 1563. He founded the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, set up Sunday Schools for teaching Religion, established schools, seminaries and convents, worked to reform the priesthood and helped the sick and the hungry. He died on November 4, 1584 and was canonized by Paul V on November 1, 1610.