
Blessed José Calasanz Marqués
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 29
Born
November 23, 1872
Died
July 1, 29
Beatified
11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
Religious Order
Venerated
20 December 1999 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed José Calasanz Marqués, also known as Father José Calasanz Marqués, was born on November 23, 1872, in Azanuy, Huesca, Spain. He was a devoted Catholic priest and an influential figure within the Salesian community.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2001-03-11 by 11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
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