Blessed José Romero Ortega

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