Albert of Montecorvino

Saint Albert of Montecorvino
Bishop of Montecorvino
Born Normandy
Died 1127
Motta Montecorvino, Apulia, Italy
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Feast 5 April

Albert, born in Normandy, was taken to Motta Montecorvino in Apulia, Italy as a child. He later became Bishop there. Albert became blind in later years, but was known for his visions and as a miracle worker.[1]

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