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,
Who has given us the ardent testimony of the young Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, who made the Eucharist the core of his life and strength of his daily commitments so that everybody may love You above all else, let him soon be counted among the Blessed and Saints in Your Church.
Confirm my Faith nurture my Hope, strengthen my Charity in the image of young Carlo, who, growing in these virtues, now lives with You.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in you, Father, and your Beloved Son Jesus, in the Virgin Mary, our Dearest Mother, and in the intervention of Your Servant, Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus, that’s my life plan”.
“The Sacrament of the Eucharist: My Highway to Heaven.”
Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: 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,
Who has given us the ardent testimony of the young Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, who made the Eucharist the core of his life and strength of his daily commitments so that everybody may love You above all else, let him soon be counted among the Blessed and Saints in Your Church.
Confirm my Faith nurture my Hope, strengthen my Charity in the image of young Carlo, who, growing in these virtues, now lives with You.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in you, Father, and your Beloved Son Jesus, in the Virgin Mary, our Dearest Mother, and in the intervention of Your Servant, Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus, that’s my life plan”.
“The Sacrament of the Eucharist: My Highway to Heaven.”
Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: 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,
Who has given us the ardent testimony of the young Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, who made the Eucharist the core of his life and strength of his daily commitments so that everybody may love You above all else, let him soon be counted among the Blessed and Saints in Your Church.
Confirm my Faith nurture my Hope, strengthen my Charity in the image of young Carlo, who, growing in these virtues, now lives with You.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in you, Father, and your Beloved Son Jesus, in the Virgin Mary, our Dearest Mother, and in the intervention of Your Servant, Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus, that’s my life plan”.
“The Sacrament of the Eucharist: My Highway to Heaven.”
Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: 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,
Who has given us the ardent testimony of the young Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, who made the Eucharist the core of his life and strength of his daily commitments so that everybody may love You above all else, let him soon be counted among the Blessed and Saints in Your Church.
Confirm my Faith nurture my Hope, strengthen my Charity in the image of young Carlo, who, growing in these virtues, now lives with You.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in you, Father, and your Beloved Son Jesus, in the Virgin Mary, our Dearest Mother, and in the intervention of Your Servant, Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus, that’s my life plan”.
“The Sacrament of the Eucharist: My Highway to Heaven.”
Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: 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,
Who has given us the ardent testimony of the young Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, who made the Eucharist the core of his life and strength of his daily commitments so that everybody may love You above all else, let him soon be counted among the Blessed and Saints in Your Church.
Confirm my Faith nurture my Hope, strengthen my Charity in the image of young Carlo, who, growing in these virtues, now lives with You.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in you, Father, and your Beloved Son Jesus, in the Virgin Mary, our Dearest Mother, and in the intervention of Your Servant, Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus, that’s my life plan”.
“The Sacrament of the Eucharist: My Highway to Heaven.”
Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: 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,
Who has given us the ardent testimony of the young Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, who made the Eucharist the core of his life and strength of his daily commitments so that everybody may love You above all else, let him soon be counted among the Blessed and Saints in Your Church.
Confirm my Faith nurture my Hope, strengthen my Charity in the image of young Carlo, who, growing in these virtues, now lives with You.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in you, Father, and your Beloved Son Jesus, in the Virgin Mary, our Dearest Mother, and in the intervention of Your Servant, Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus, that’s my life plan”.
“The Sacrament of the Eucharist: My Highway to Heaven.”
Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: 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,
Who has given us the ardent testimony of the young Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, who made the Eucharist the core of his life and strength of his daily commitments so that everybody may love You above all else, let him soon be counted among the Blessed and Saints in Your Church.
Confirm my Faith nurture my Hope, strengthen my Charity in the image of young Carlo, who, growing in these virtues, now lives with You.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in you, Father, and your Beloved Son Jesus, in the Virgin Mary, our Dearest Mother, and in the intervention of Your Servant, Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus, that’s my life plan”.
“The Sacrament of the Eucharist: My Highway to Heaven.”
Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: 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,
Who has given us the ardent testimony of the young Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, who made the Eucharist the core of his life and strength of his daily commitments so that everybody may love You above all else, let him soon be counted among the Blessed and Saints in Your Church.
Confirm my Faith nurture my Hope, strengthen my Charity in the image of young Carlo, who, growing in these virtues, now lives with You.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in you, Father, and your Beloved Son Jesus, in the Virgin Mary, our Dearest Mother, and in the intervention of Your Servant, Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus, that’s my life plan”.
“The Sacrament of the Eucharist: My Highway to Heaven.”
Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: 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,
Who has given us the ardent testimony of the young Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, who made the Eucharist the core of his life and strength of his daily commitments so that everybody may love You above all else, let him soon be counted among the Blessed and Saints in Your Church.
Confirm my Faith nurture my Hope, strengthen my Charity in the image of young Carlo, who, growing in these virtues, now lives with You.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in you, Father, and your Beloved Son Jesus, in the Virgin Mary, our Dearest Mother, and in the intervention of Your Servant, Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus, that’s my life plan”.
“The Sacrament of the Eucharist: My Highway to Heaven.”
Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
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