One more bit of Salesian historical fact

 Another fact that I learnt about the Salesian history today: 

The name of the sacristan, mentioned in the first catechetical lesson that Don Bosco gave and his first encounter with Bartholomew Garelli, was Joseph Comotti.  

In our Salesian circles we know the significance of 8 December 1841. That was the day we believe, Don Bosco, formally began his work for the poor boys and is also considered the foundation day of the congregation.  The day that Don Bosco met and taught young Bartholomew the sign of the cross... beginning with getting him to whistle!! 

We knew the name of Don Bosco, the boy (Garelli) and perhaps also the Church of St Francis of Assisi; but never the name of the sacristan! Joseph Comotti.