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Blessed Anton Maria Schwartz

Blessed Anton Maria Schwartz

Blessed Anton Maria Schwartz

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

September 15

Born

February 28, 1852

Died

September 15, 1929

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1998-06-21 by 21 June 1998 by Pope John Paul II

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