Oreste Basso Archivi | Focolare Movement

Oreste Basso’s Adventure

Joachim SchwindTuesday, May 14, 2013

One month following the death of one of Chiara Lubich’s closest collaborators, we offer a brief overview of his life, in his own words. ... Read More

Oreste Basso: a Focolarino with a sense of humour

Joachim SchwindMonday, April 15, 2013

The funeral of Oreste Basso, focolarino and priest, was held at Rocca di Papa in the presence of hundreds of people as well as telecast live via internet. A huge number of testimonies, messages and thanks arrived from all over the world including the Vatican Secretary of State. ... Read More

Oreste Basso: a life spent turning the world into a family

Joachim SchwindSunday, April 14, 2013

On the night of 14 April, Oreste Basso left this world. He was among the first focolarini who were with Chiara Lubich in the development and spread of the Focolare Movement. We remember his cheeky smile and the perpetual twinkle in his eyes, but most of all we remember the warmth of his welcome. ... Read More