Pope Leo XIV declares Oreste Marengo venerable

Pope Leo XIV has declared Oreste Marengo venerable. Bishop Marco Brunetti of Alba received the news of the declaration, noting that Marengo was a native of Diano d’Alba.

Marengo began his Salesian missionary path at age 17. He moved to India in 1923, where he served as the titular bishop of Arsacal and the apostolic administrator of Tura. He died in Tura on July 30, 1998.

Conrad K. Sangma, head of the government of the state of Meghalaya, stated on X that the proclamation is a source of pride for the Garo Hills.