Blessed José Romero Ortega
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 28
Born
April 2, 1875
Died
August 1, 28
Beatified
25 March 2017 by Pope Francis
Venerated
14 June 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed José Romero Ortega, son of a tailor, dedicated his life to the service of God and his neighbors in the Diocese of Almería, Spain. After completing his studies at the Seminary of San Indalecio de Almería, he was ordained a priest in December 1899. His ministry began with a profound commitment to the sick and vulnerable, serving as chaplain to the hospital administered by the Daughters of Charity. For over a quarter-century, Father
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2017-03-25 by 25 March 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce, Almería, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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