Saint Joseph Cafasso mug

This Saint Joseph Cafasso mug can be a gift for a Joseph or someone who supports others in their education. His portrait and the life milestones on the reverse recall a priest dedicated to teaching, spiritual guidance and visiting prisoners. Accompany the gift with words of thanks for advice, a listening ear or a period of learning together, explaining the connection that inspired your choice.

Saint Joseph Cafasso mug with a black-and-white portrait

The image shows the saint in a black cassock, smiling with his hands clasped. The representation allows you to dedicate the gift to someone familiar with his story or connected with Turin’s religious tradition. Choose this composition for his name, a family devotion or the meaning his journey holds for the recipient, adding personal words when you give the keepsake.

Cafasso was born in Castelnuovo d’Asti and carried out his ministry mainly in Turin. At the ecclesiastical Convitto of Saint Francis of Assisi, he progressed from student to professor of moral theology and then rector. He was John Bosco’s teacher and adviser and helped him at the beginning of his work with young people. His memory connects priestly formation with care for those who needed guidance and support, offering a context for your gift.

Life milestones on the reverse

The Saint Joseph Cafasso mug records birth in Castelnuovo d’Asti in 1811, death in Turin on 23 June 1860, beatification in 1925 and canonization in 1947. His name and commemoration on 23 June complete the text. The composition distinguishes beatification from canonization and accompanies the portrait with references to his journey, identifying the priest whose memory you wish to share.

Before ordering, you can rotate the composition in the 3D viewer to examine the image and text from different angles. Selecting Both sides displays two opposing views of the same design, with rotation still available. Choose the handle orientation for a right-handed or left-handed user. The number of mugs you wish to receive is selected separately from the views shown.

We print the composition by sublimation. Choose the printed text language in the customiser and check it in the preview. Choose this gift for the name, history or devotion that connects you with its recipient, and accompany it with a few personal words about why you thought of them. Our collection of religious mugs includes other figures and celebrations, so you can dedicate each gift to someone in your family or community.

Image credits

• Enrico Reffo, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

Which life milestones appear on the reverse?
His name, birth in Castelnuovo d’Asti in 1811, death in Turin on 23 June 1860, beatification in 1925, canonization in 1947 and commemoration on 23 June.

Which image is used?
A black-and-white portrait of Saint Joseph Cafasso in a black cassock, smiling with his hands clasped.

Can I choose a left-handed orientation?
Yes. Choose the handle orientation for right- or left-handed use and review the result in the 3D viewer.