CALLEGARI, GIUSEPPE. — Cardinal, b. 4 Nov. 1841 at Venice, d. 14 Apr. 1906 at Padua. Ordained priest in 1864, he taught grammar and literature, as well as moral theology in the patriarchal seminary. A man of action, he took an early interest in Catholic associations and participated in Catholic congresses, beginning with the first held at Venice in 1874. Elevated at a relatively young age (in 1880) to the episcopal dignity, he first governed the see of Treviso, whence he was transferred to Padua. He served as president, together with Cardinal Riboldi, of the Società scientifica dei cattolici italiani.
Of strong intellect and broad learning, he perceived the need to combat the prevailing materialism, demonstrating that a fruitful union between reason and faith is possible, and that the Church itself can point the way to a regeneration of society. On several occasions he promoted gatherings of Catholic scholars, in which the problems of the day were debated, with particular regard to social questions. On 9 Nov. 1903 Pius X created him cardinal with the title of S. Maria in Cosmedin.