Angelo Vassallo, the friars and the dream of being a priest

The “Franciscan” past of Angelo Vassallo emerges in the unpublished documents brought to light a Baronissi. In particular to Convent of the Holy Trinity and by the friars minor, among whom the “fisherman mayor” of Pollica murdered on 5 September 2010 he spent a few years between childhood and adolescence. And moreover, the signature on one of the folders dedicated to the students, dated 2 October 1965, leaves little doubt.

To make it known is between Maurizio Pianta, responsible for the historical archive of the Friars Minor between Salerno and Basilicata. While rummaging through the vast and substantial material kept in the structure, in search of other papers, he came across the documentation that testifies to the period in which the growth path of the future mayor of Pollica stopped in Irno Valley. «He was here as a child, although we have few documents available, including registration, his personal details and those of his parents – explains Father Maurizio – We like to think that he cultivated some of his love for the environment and legality starting from the time spent at the Baronissi Convent». The application for registration to Seraphic College “Sant’Antonio” dates back to August 11, 1965