Don Simone Vassalli died of an illness, he was 39 years old

To die is Don Simone Vassalli, a young priest from the community of Biassono and Macherio, in Brianza, in Lombardia. The presbytery was found in his house lifeless due to an illness.

Mourning in the Christian world, a young priest dies

On Sunday 6 February Don Simone Vassalli was found dead in his home in Brianza, a 39-year-old young priest who was responsible for the unitary youth ministry and the oratories, that morning he was supposed to celebrate Holy Mass, the faithful were in church waiting for him.

The funeral was celebrated today, 9 February, at 11 am in Biassono, presided over by Archbishop Delpini.

The whole Christian community is gripped by the pain of the disappearance of the young priest. Rest in peace.