Francis J. Parater (October 10, 1897–February 7, 1920) was an Eagle Scout Catholic seminarian who died of rheumatic fever at the age of 23 and was nominated for canonization in 2001. October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in Leap years). ... February 7 is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable by a Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). ... A seminary is a specialized university-like institution for the purpose of instructing students in religion, often in order to prepare them to become members of the clergy. ... Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease which may develop after an infection with streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or scarlet fever) and can involve the heart, joints, skin, and brain. ... Canonization is the process of declaring someone a saint and involves proving that a candidate has lived in such a way that he or she is worthy of sainthood. ...

He was sent to Rome for his Theological studies. He resided at the Pontifical North American College, which at the time was located in the center of Rome, near the Trevi Fountain. After only a few months in Rome he became ill and died. He is buried in a Roman cemetary. The Pontifical North American College is the Roman Catholic seminary in Rome, Italy for Americans. ...

References

• Arlington Diocese: Servant of God, Seminarian Frank Parater