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Blessed Mario Vergara
Blessed Mario Vergara

Blessed Mario Vergara

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

24-May

Born

16 November 1910 in Frattamaggiore, Naples, Italy

Died

24 May 1950 in Shadaw, Kayah, Myanmar

Beatified

24 May 2014 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of San Paolo, Aversa, Caserta, Italy, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

Venerated

9 December 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Mario Vergara, a priest in the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions, was born on 16 November 1910 in Frattamaggiore, Naples, Italy. His dedication to the Catholic faith and his desire to spread the Gospel led him on a remarkable spiritual journey.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2014-05-24 by 24 May 2014 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of San Paolo, Aversa, Caserta, Italy, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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