
Blessed Daudi Okelo
Also known as: David; Davide
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 18
Died
October 1, 18
Beatified
20 October 2002 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
23 April 2002 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Daudi Okelo, also known as David or Davide, was born around 1902 in Payira, Kitgum, Uganda, to the Acholi tribe. At the age of fifteen, he converted to Catholicism, embracing his faith wholeheartedly. Inspired by his deep commitment to Christ, Daudi became a catechist, working alongside another future martyr, Blessed Jildo Irwa.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2002-10-20 by 20 October 2002 by Pope John Paul II
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