Stefano del Lupo

Saint Stefano del Lupo was a religious figure born in 1099 in Carovilli, the place that would later honor him as its patron. Living into the late twelfth century, he died in 1191, leaving behind a memory of faith that endured within his hometown and the Church’s devotion. Though few details of his life have been preserved for us, his veneration speaks of a Christian witness strong enough to be cherished across generations. The faithful remember him each year on September 29, turning to his intercession with gratitude and trust. In the quiet simplicity of what is known, Saint Stefano del Lupo invites us to holiness rooted in fidelity—serving God where we are planted, and allowing a life of devotion to bear lasting fruit.