Blessed Edward Joannes Maria Poppe
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
10-Jun
Born
18 December 1890 in Temse, Belgium
Died
10 June 1924 at Moerzeke, Belgium of a stroke
Beatified
3 October 1999 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
30 June 1986 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Blessed Edward Joannes Maria Poppe, born on 18 December 1890 in Temse, Belgium, was the son of Dèsirè, a baker, and Josefa. He grew up in a pious and hardworking family, being one of eleven children. Edward's deep faith and exceptional academic abilities became evident at an early age, and he soon felt a calling to the priesthood.
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