Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos

Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, also known as Father Seelos, Francesco Saverio Seelos, or Franz Xaver Seelos, was born on 11 January 1819 in Füssen, Bavaria, Germany. He was one of twelve children born to Mang and Frances Schwarzenbach Seelos and was named in honor of Saint Francis Xavier. Raised in a devout Catholic family, Francis demonstrated a strong desire to become a priest from an early age.