Blessed Jacques Désiré Laval
Also known as: Apostle of Mauritius; Jacob Désiré Laval
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 9
Born
September 18, 1803
Died
September 9, 1864
Beatified
29 April 1979 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
22 June 1972 by Pope Paul VI (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Jacques Désiré Laval, also known as the Apostle of Mauritius, was born on September 18, 1803, in Croth, Normandy, France. He came from a devout family and was deeply influenced by the examples set by his mother and his uncle, who was a priest. However, tragedy struck at a young age when Jacques' mother passed away when he was only seven years old.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1979-04-29 by 29 April 1979 by Pope John Paul II; first beati of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit and Immaculate Heart of Mary
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