Blessed José Romero Ortega

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

28-Aug

Born

2 April 1875 in Almeria, Spain

Died

Shot on 28 August 1936 in Huércal, Almeria, Spain

Beatified

25 March 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce, Almería, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

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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