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St. Jerome was born in Dalmatia around 340-342 AD. Having grown up a wealthy pagan, Jerome visited Rome at about 20 and was converted and baptized.
St. Jerome Emiliani (1486-1537) was a Venetian soldier and public official turned humanitarian, priest, and religious founder. What does he have to say to us today?
"He showed up beyond doing masses and his priestly duty," said Diane Zastrow, a longtime member of St. Jerome's. "He showed up when the kids in school were having a play or playing basketball.