THE FOUNDER OF DANTE ALIGHIERI SCHOOL

Monsignor Lorenzo Adorni Tuperti was born in Busetto , region of Parma - Italy on June 17 ,1920.

He went to elementary school in Coltera town. He

grew up in a catholic family that is why when he was

18 years old because of God’s call he entered the

Missionary Institute of Penago - Italy. In 1934, he

came to Peru to

continue with his

ecclesiastic studies

in "Saint Toribio"

Seminar in Lima. He

moved to Huancayo in 1945 and continued his studies in this city

in “Saint Pio X seminar” where he received the title of Deacon

and later on he would ordain as a priest. After that, he was transferred to Trujillo city and

continued with his works.

Thus, on August 15, 1965 he founded Dante Alighieri School on the south part of Trujillo and from

which he would become the .Principal for 33 years. During this time he was very concerned about

the integral education of children and teenagers. Next to the school, he built up Saint Martin de

Porres church.

He also worked hard with the Aguarunas y

Huambitas youngsters by giving them scholarships in

technological institutes to study a profession that

they would later use in their communities. Likewise,

he helped the Seminarists to prepare them for the

priesthood and to give them spiritual guide. As a Religion teacher he worked in "Santa Isabel"

G.U.E school in Huancayo, "José Faustino Sánchez

Carrión" G.U.E school, San Jose Obrero school,”

Juan Pablo II” Pedagogic Institute and Dante

Alighieri school in Trujillo. In 1997, For his teaching labor the

Ministry of Education gave monsignor the highest award of

the education in Peru, “Palmas Magisteriales”; recognition

that marked his life as a teacher. After this, other authorities

like the Mayor and VII Region Director also gave him

recognition for this great achievement.

In 1998, after 33 years, tired and sick he

decided to retire from the administration

of the school and on September 1st,

2003 he died at 8:06 pm at Víctor Lazarte Hospital-Trujillo when he was 83

years old. After his death, he left a great emptiness among the people who

loved and admired him. He was mourned at Dante Alighieri School and at

Basilica Mayor Cathedral. He has gotten many awards for his great work as shepherd, teacher,

and priest; however, none of these recognitions could reach his great labor. Now, the people who

have had the chance to meet this great and generous man can only feel respect, esteem and

admiration when remembering him.

CHECKING COMPREHENCION

VOCABULARY Write the Spanish meaning of these words

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:

1. When was he born?

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2. Where did he go to elementary school?

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3. How old was he when he decided to become a priest?

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4. When did he found the school?

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5. Why did he help Aguarunas and Huambitas?

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6. What award did he receive? When?

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7. Why do you think he received such great recognition?

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8. When did he die?

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TASK: 1.GRAPHIC ORGANIZER - Using this information make a time line to summarize the information. 2. POSTER - Make a poster about Monsignor Adorni using Edu GLOGSTER at: http://edu.glogster.com - educator code: 6282GG

1. grow up ……………………………………………………. 2. Deacon ……………………………………………………. 3. Ordain ……………………………………………………. 4. Become ……………………………………………………. 5. Youngsters ……………………………………………………. 6. Award ……………………………………………………. 7. Mayor ……………………………………………………. 8. Achievement ……………………………………………………. 9. Emptiness ……………………………………………………. 10. Mourn …………………………………………………….