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Blessed Louis Leroy

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

April 18

Born

October 8, 1923

Died

April 18, 1961

Beatified

11 December 2016 by Pope Francis

Venerated

5 June 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Louis Leroy, born on 8 October 1923 in Ducey, Manche, France, was a dedicated member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He answered the call to priesthood and selflessly served as a missionary in Laos. With great zeal, he strived to spread the message of God's love and the teachings of the Catholic Church among the people in Xieng Khouang province.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2016-12-11 by 11 December 2016 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated in Vientiane, Laos, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

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