Blessed Alfons Maria Mazurek
Also known as: Alfons Maria of the Holy Spirit; Alphonsus Mary of the Holy Spirit; Joseph Mazurek; Józef Mazurek
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 28
Born
March 1, 1891
Died
August 1, 28
Beatified
13 June 1999 by Pope John Paul II at Warsaw, Poland
Biography
Blessed Alfons Maria Mazurek, also known as Alfons Maria of the Holy Spirit, Alphonsus Mary of the Holy Spirit, and Joseph Mazurek, was a Discalced Carmelite friar who dedicated his life to the service of God and others. Born on March 1, 1891, in Baranówka, Lubelskie, Poland, he made significant contributions as a teacher, administrator, and leader within the Catholic Church.