Bruno Marchesini (8 August 1915 – 29 July 1938) was an Italian Roman Catholic seminarian who studied for the priesthood in Bologna, but died before he could be ordained as a priest.
Cardinal Archbishop of Bologna Giovanni Nasalli Rocca di Corneliano came to his village and was captivated at Marchesini's intelligence.
He gained excellent results in his examinations and was in competition for a free place at a major educational institution in Rome.
On 21 October 1949 Cardinal Giovanni Nasalli Rocca di Corneliano allowed for his remains to be transferred.
Pope John Paul II conferred the title of Venerable upon him on 20 December 2001 after the recognition of his life of heroic virtue.