"the Apostle of Italy"

St. Bernadine of Siena, earned this title Apostle of Italy as he was a great Franciscan preacher, missionary, and a reformer of the Friars Minor during his time.
He was born of a noble family of Siena, his father was the governor. But Bernadine was orphaned at the age of 6yrs; he was brought up by his pious aunts. He held the name of Jesus as being 'sacred'. When he was young his fellow playmates saw Bernadine advancing they would watch their language in the presence of Bernadine.
He developed a great devotion to the Blessed Mother and when he entered the Franciscans, a monastery named after the Blessed Mother. he received his habit on the feast of the Nativity of Mary, Sept. 8 of 1402. In one year on the same date in September, he professed into the Order 1403.
He was ordained on September 8, 1404. He travelled about Italy, preaching the name of Jesus, until he died. He is one of Italy's favorite Saints.