Carlo Acutis Story
Carlo Acutis was a young Italian teenager with a deep love for the Eucharist and a heart on fire for God. Born on May 3, 1991, in London and raised in Milan, Carlo had a joyful spirit, a kind soul, and a surprising devotion to his faith from an early age. Though his parents weren’t particularly religious, Carlo asked to go to daily Mass, pray the Rosary, and spend time in Eucharistic Adoration.
A tech-savvy youth, Carlo used his computer skills to build a website documenting Eucharistic miracles from around the world. He once said, “The Eucharist is my highway to heaven,” and believed that God should be at the center of one’s life.
At just 15 years old, Carlo was diagnosed with leukemia. He offered his suffering for the Pope and for the Church, saying, “I offer all the suffering I will have to undergo for the Lord, for the Pope, and the Church.” He died on October 12, 2006.
Carlo was beatified on October 10, 2020, in Assisi, Italy — the city of his beloved St. Francis. He is the first millennial to be beatified and is a powerful witness to young people that holiness is possible in today’s world. On September 7, 2025, he was canonized by Pope Leo XIV as a saint of the Catholic Church, becoming a radiant example for the whole world of how to live a holy life in the modern age.
Why Pray the Carlo Acutis Novena?
Catholics pray the Carlo Acutis Novena for:
- Growth in faith
- Eucharistic devotion
- Holiness in daily life
- Young people and students
- Internet and technology users
- Healing and special intentions
- Purity and virtue
- Family members
- Spiritual guidance
What is the Carlo Acutis Novena?
The Carlo Acutis Novena is a nine-day Catholic prayer devotion asking for his intercession and seeking growth in holiness and love for Jesus.
Why is Carlo Acutis so popular?
Millions admire Carlo because he demonstrated that young people can become saints while living ordinary lives centered on Christ.
What is Carlo Acutis known for?
He is especially known for promoting Eucharistic miracles and encouraging devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.
What did Carlo Acutis say about the Eucharist?
His most famous quote is:
“The Eucharist is my highway to Heaven.”
Can I pray the novena for healing?
Yes. Many Catholics pray the novena for healing, family needs, spiritual growth, and special intentions.
Is Carlo Acutis the patron saint of the internet?
While not officially designated as such, many people consider him a patron for internet users, technology professionals, and young people.
Why is Carlo Acutis important for young people?
He shows that holiness is possible in modern life through prayer, the sacraments, and charity.
| Novena Begins: | October 3 |
| Feast Day: | October 12 |
Patron Saint of Computers, Eucharistic devotion, Youth
Day 1 – Novena to St. Carlo Acutis
Let us begin: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Father,
You gave us the inspiring witness of St. Carlo Acutis, who made the Holy Eucharist the center of his life and the strength of his daily commitments, so that all people might come to love You above all else.
Through his intercession, strengthen my faith, deepen my hope, and increase my charity, following the example of St. Carlo, who now rejoices with You in the glory of Heaven.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in You, Father, in Your Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in the Blessed Virgin Mary, our dearest Mother, and in the powerful intercession of St. Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus: that is my life plan.”
“The Eucharist is my highway to Heaven.”
St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Pray one: Our Father…
Pray one: Hail Mary…
Pray one: Glory Be…
Day 2 – Novena to St. Carlo Acutis
Let us begin: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Father,
You gave us the inspiring witness of St. Carlo Acutis, who made the Holy Eucharist the center of his life and the strength of his daily commitments, so that all people might come to love You above all else.
Through his intercession, strengthen my faith, deepen my hope, and increase my charity, following the example of St. Carlo, who now rejoices with You in the glory of Heaven.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in You, Father, in Your Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in the Blessed Virgin Mary, our dearest Mother, and in the powerful intercession of St. Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus: that is my life plan.”
“The Eucharist is my highway to Heaven.”
St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Pray one: Our Father…
Pray one: Hail Mary…
Pray one: Glory Be…
Day 3 – Novena to St. Carlo Acutis
Let us begin: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Father,
You gave us the inspiring witness of St. Carlo Acutis, who made the Holy Eucharist the center of his life and the strength of his daily commitments, so that all people might come to love You above all else.
Through his intercession, strengthen my faith, deepen my hope, and increase my charity, following the example of St. Carlo, who now rejoices with You in the glory of Heaven.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in You, Father, in Your Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in the Blessed Virgin Mary, our dearest Mother, and in the powerful intercession of St. Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus: that is my life plan.”
“The Eucharist is my highway to Heaven.”
St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Pray one: Our Father…
Pray one: Hail Mary…
Pray one: Glory Be…
Day 4 – Novena to St. Carlo Acutis
Let us begin: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Father,
You gave us the inspiring witness of St. Carlo Acutis, who made the Holy Eucharist the center of his life and the strength of his daily commitments, so that all people might come to love You above all else.
Through his intercession, strengthen my faith, deepen my hope, and increase my charity, following the example of St. Carlo, who now rejoices with You in the glory of Heaven.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in You, Father, in Your Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in the Blessed Virgin Mary, our dearest Mother, and in the powerful intercession of St. Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus: that is my life plan.”
“The Eucharist is my highway to Heaven.”
St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Pray one: Our Father…
Pray one: Hail Mary…
Pray one: Glory Be…
Day 5 – Novena to St. Carlo Acutis
Let us begin: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Father,
You gave us the inspiring witness of St. Carlo Acutis, who made the Holy Eucharist the center of his life and the strength of his daily commitments, so that all people might come to love You above all else.
Through his intercession, strengthen my faith, deepen my hope, and increase my charity, following the example of St. Carlo, who now rejoices with You in the glory of Heaven.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in You, Father, in Your Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in the Blessed Virgin Mary, our dearest Mother, and in the powerful intercession of St. Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus: that is my life plan.”
“The Eucharist is my highway to Heaven.”
St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Pray one: Our Father…
Pray one: Hail Mary…
Pray one: Glory Be…
Day 6 – Novena to St. Carlo Acutis
Let us begin: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Father,
You gave us the inspiring witness of St. Carlo Acutis, who made the Holy Eucharist the center of his life and the strength of his daily commitments, so that all people might come to love You above all else.
Through his intercession, strengthen my faith, deepen my hope, and increase my charity, following the example of St. Carlo, who now rejoices with You in the glory of Heaven.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in You, Father, in Your Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in the Blessed Virgin Mary, our dearest Mother, and in the powerful intercession of St. Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus: that is my life plan.”
“The Eucharist is my highway to Heaven.”
St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Pray one: Our Father…
Pray one: Hail Mary…
Pray one: Glory Be…
Day 7 – Novena to St. Carlo Acutis
Let us begin: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Father,
You gave us the inspiring witness of St. Carlo Acutis, who made the Holy Eucharist the center of his life and the strength of his daily commitments, so that all people might come to love You above all else.
Through his intercession, strengthen my faith, deepen my hope, and increase my charity, following the example of St. Carlo, who now rejoices with You in the glory of Heaven.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in You, Father, in Your Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in the Blessed Virgin Mary, our dearest Mother, and in the powerful intercession of St. Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus: that is my life plan.”
“The Eucharist is my highway to Heaven.”
St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Pray one: Our Father…
Pray one: Hail Mary…
Pray one: Glory Be…
Day 8 – Novena to St. Carlo Acutis
Let us begin: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Father,
You gave us the inspiring witness of St. Carlo Acutis, who made the Holy Eucharist the center of his life and the strength of his daily commitments, so that all people might come to love You above all else.
Through his intercession, strengthen my faith, deepen my hope, and increase my charity, following the example of St. Carlo, who now rejoices with You in the glory of Heaven.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in You, Father, in Your Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in the Blessed Virgin Mary, our dearest Mother, and in the powerful intercession of St. Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus: that is my life plan.”
“The Eucharist is my highway to Heaven.”
St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Pray one: Our Father…
Pray one: Hail Mary…
Pray one: Glory Be…
Day 9 – Novena to St. Carlo Acutis
Let us begin: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Father,
You gave us the inspiring witness of St. Carlo Acutis, who made the Holy Eucharist the center of his life and the strength of his daily commitments, so that all people might come to love You above all else.
Through his intercession, strengthen my faith, deepen my hope, and increase my charity, following the example of St. Carlo, who now rejoices with You in the glory of Heaven.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in You, Father, in Your Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in the Blessed Virgin Mary, our dearest Mother, and in the powerful intercession of St. Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus: that is my life plan.”
“The Eucharist is my highway to Heaven.”
St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Pray one: Our Father…
Pray one: Hail Mary…
Pray one: Glory Be…
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