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Blessed Manuel Mateo Calvo

Also known as: Brother Claudio José

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

1-Sep

Born

5 October 1902 in Aliaga, Teruel, Spain

Died

1 September 1936 in Tortosa, Tarragona, Spain

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain

Venerated

28 June 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Manuel Mateo Calvo, also known as Brother Claudio José, was a prominent member of the Christian Brothers who met a martyr's fate during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on October 5, 1902, in the town of Aliaga, Teruel, Spain. Growing up, Manuel exhibited a deep faith and a strong commitment to serving others.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain

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