Blessed Zbigniew Adam Strzalkowski - Catholic Blessed

Blessed Zbigniew Adam Strzalkowski

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

9-Aug

Born

3 July 1958 in Tarnów, Poland

Died

9 August 1991 in Pariacoto, Ancash, Peru

Beatified

5 December 2015 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated at the Estadio Centenario Manuel Rivera Sánchez, Chimbote, Peru, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

Venerated

3 February 2015 by Pope Francis (decree on martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Zbigniew Adam Strzalkowski was a Franciscan Conventual priest, born on July 3, 1958, in Tarnów, Poland. His life was dedicated to serving the Church and spreading the message of love and peace. He is also known as one of the Martyrs of Chimbote, who met a tragic end at the hands of Shining Path Communist guerillas.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2015-12-05 by 5 December 2015 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated at the Estadio Centenario Manuel Rivera Sánchez, Chimbote, Peru, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato