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Blessed Edward Joannes Maria Poppe
Blessed Edward Joannes Maria Poppe

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1999-10-03 by 3 October 1999 by Pope John Paul II
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