Blessed Mariano De La Mata Aparicio
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
April 5
Born
December 31, 1905
Died
April 5, 1983
Beatified
5 November 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI
Venerated
20 December 2004 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Mariano De La Mata Aparicio, born on 31 December 1905 in La Puebla de Valdavia, Palencia, Spain, was one of eight children born to Martina and Manuel de la Mata Aparicio. He embarked on his journey of faith and education by studying in Valladolid, Spain. Impelled by a strong calling to serve God, Mariano joined the Augustinians on 9 September 1921, dedicating his life to the service of others.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2006-11-05 by 5 November 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI; the beatification miracle involved the healing of a child who had been run over by a truck; recognition celebrated at the cathedral in São Paulo, Brazil, Cardinal José Saraiva Martins chief celebrant
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