Blessed Carmelo Juan Pérez Rodríguez: Feast Day October 1

Biography

Blessed Carmelo Juan Pérez Rodríguez, also known as Carmelo Pérez Rodríguez, was born on 11 February 1908 in Vimianzo, La Coruña, Spain. At the tender age of two days, he was baptized into the Catholic faith and held a deep devotion to his faith throughout his life.

As a young man, Carmelo became a member of the Salesians of Don Bosco, a religious order founded by Saint John Bosco that focuses on the education and spiritual formation of young people. He made his profession at Carabanchel Alto in Madrid, Spain, on 10 July 1927. Carmelo furthered his studies for the priesthood in Madrid and Turin, Italy, showing great dedication and enthusiasm in his pursuits.

However, his religious journey was interrupted by the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. At the time, Carmelo was serving as a sub-deacon. When he returned to Madrid during a break from his studies, he was mistakenly identified as a

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