Farewell to Don Angelo Casati, the parish priest of Milan: he was 95 years old.

Don Angelo Casati, known throughout Italy as the curate of Milan, has died . The Ambrosian priest passed away at the age of 95 on the evening of Monday, August 31, 2026. Local and national news outlets reported the news, recalling him as a parish priest, poet, and writer.

His last homily, delivered at the age of 95 , was read and shared by thousands. In those lines, Don Angelo recounted his old age with irony and sweetness, with a phrase that touched many of the faithful: fingertips struggling on the keyboard, but a smile never missing.

Who was Don Angelo Casati?

Ordained a priest in 1954 , Don Angelo Casati served as parish priest for a long time, first in Lecco and then in Milan. He liked to call himself the curate of Milan, a description that reflects his deep connection to the city and its people.

A friend of Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini , he shared his pastoral style, based on listening, dialogue, and attention to people's daily lives. Their friendship was remembered in many messages of condolence.

Poet and writer

Don Angelo Casati was also a prolific author : a poet, novelist, and biblical commentator. His reflections, published for years, have accompanied generations of readers with their simple language, far removed from rigid formulas.

His commentaries on the Gospel and his meditations, often entrusted to the internet and to parishes, have reached a vast audience , well beyond the borders of the Ambrosian diocese.

The condolences

Numerous messages of condolence arrived following the news of his death . Faithful, brothers, and readers remembered his calm voice, his ability to speak to people's hearts, and the faith he lived with humanity and intelligence.

His legacy lives on in the pages he wrote and the people he met. The curate of Milan leaves a great void , but also an example of how to proclaim the Gospel with simplicity and depth.

FAQ

How old was Don Angelo Casati?

Don Angelo Casati was 95 years old and had been a priest since 1954.

When did Don Angelo Casati die?

He passed away on the evening of Monday 31 August 2026 in Milan.

Why was he called the curate of Milan?

Because he loved to define himself that way, due to his long pastoral service in the city of Milan , where he had been parish priest after his experience in Lecco.

What did Don Angelo Casati leave behind?

Poems, biblical commentaries, and spiritual reflections , as well as memories of a ministry lived in the spirit of listening and dialogue.