Blessed Diego Luis De San Vitoresalonso
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
2-Apr
Born
13 November 1627 in Burgos, Spain
Died
2 April 1672 in Tumon, Guam
Beatified
6 October 1985 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
9 November 1984 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores Alonso, born on 13 November 1627 in the city of Burgos, Spain, was a renowned Jesuit missionary priest who contributed significantly to the spread of Catholicism in the Mariana Islands. He is particularly known for his role in establishing the first Catholic church on the island of Guam, which marked the initiation of the Spanish presence in this part of the Pacific.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1985-10-06 by 6 October 1985 by Pope John Paul II
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