Blessed Louiszéphirin Moreau
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
24-May
Born
1 April 1824 in Bécancour, Quebec, Canada
Died
24 May 1901 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
Beatified
10 May 1987 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
10 May 1973 by Pope Paul VI (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Louis-Zéphirin Moreau, also known as Blessed Louis-Zéphirin Moreau of Saint-Hyacinthe, was born on April 1, 1824, in Bécancour, Quebec, Canada. He came from a humble farm family, but his early years were marked by illness and frailty. Despite these challenges, he possessed a deep sense of spirituality and a strong desire to serve God and his fellow human beings.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1987-05-10 by 10 May 1987 by Pope John Paul II
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