Blessed Michel Coquelet
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
20-Apr
Born
18 August 1931 in Wignehies, Nord, France
Died
20 April 1961 in Sop Xieng, Xieng Khouang, Laos
Beatified
11 December 2016 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated in Vientiane, Laos, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
Venerated
5 June 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Michel Coquelet, also known as Father Michel Coquelet, was a Catholic priest and member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He was born on 18 August 1931 in Wignehies, Nord, France. From an early age, Father Michel showed great devotion to his faith and a strong desire to serve others.
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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