Blessed

Blessed Jesús Delgado de La Fuente

Blessed Jesús Delgado de La Fuente, also known as Valente José, was a prominent member of the Marist Brothers of the Schools and a revered figure in the Catholic Church.

Feast Day October 5Born April 17, 1894Died October 5, 1936

Biography

Blessed Jesús Delgado de La Fuente, also known as Valente José, was a prominent member of the Marist Brothers of the Schools and a revered figure in the Catholic Church. Born on 17 April 1894 in the town of Mazuelo de Muñó, Burgos, Spain, he dedicated his life to the service of God as a monk.

Jesús Delgado joined the Marist Brothers, a religious institute founded by Saint Marcellin Champagnat, known for their commitment to educating children and youth. He embraced the Marist charism, which emphasized the importance of teaching and nurturing young minds, and he became deeply involved in the educational mission of the order.

During a tumultuous period in Spain's history, the country was engulfed in a violent conflict known as the Spanish Civil War. Blessed Jesús Delgado de La Fuente, along with many other religious individuals, faced persecution for their faith.

Submit an image

Also remembered on October 5

Saint Faustina KowalskaSaintSaint Faustina Kowalska, also known as Elena Kowalska, Helena Kowalska, Maria Faustina Kowalska, Sister Faustina, and Sister Maria Faustina…Blessed Francis Xavier SeelosBlessed Francis Xavier Seelos, also known as Father Seelos, Francesco Saverio Seelos, or Franz Xaver Seelos, was born on 11 January 1819 in…Saint CaritinaSaintIn the rugged landscapes of ancient Cilicia, where the Taurus Mountains meet the Mediterranean, the witness of faith often left an indelible…Saint Bartolo LongoSaintThe legacy of Saint Bartolo Longo stands as a monumental testament to the transformative power of Marian devotion and the enduring impact of…Saint Charitina of AmasaSaintDue to the limited information available about her life, a…Amasa

All the saints and blesseds of October 5

Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed Jesús Delgado de La Fuente?

Report a Grace or Miracle

Find a Mass near you on Catholic Intelligence