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Blessed Anton Maria Schwartz
Blessed Anton Maria Schwartz

Blessed Anton Maria Schwartz

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

15-Sep

Born

28 February 1852 in Baden, Vienna, Austria

Died

15 September 1929 in Vienna, Austria of natural causes

Beatified

21 June 1998 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

6 April 1995 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Anton Maria Schwartz, also known as Blessed Anton Maria of Saint Joseph Calasanz, was an esteemed Catholic priest and the founder of the Congregation of Christian Workers of Saint Joseph Calasanz. He was born on 28 February 1852 in Baden, Vienna, Austria. From an early age, Anton Maria felt a deep calling to serve God and His people.


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