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Blessed Abilio Villareal Abaza

Also known as: Roque

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

18-Oct

Born

22 February 1885 in Arazuri, Navarra, Spain

Died

18 October 1936 in Alameda, Málaga, Spain

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

Venerated

3 June 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrology)

Biography

Blessed Abilio Villareal Abaza, also known as Roque, was a Spanish Catholic monk and member of the Marist Brothers of the Schools. He was born on 22 February 1885 in Arazuri, Navarra, Spain. As a member of the Marist Brothers, Abilio dedicated his life to the service of God and education.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

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