Saint Atilano Cruzalvarado
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 1
Born
October 5, 1901
Died
July 1, 1
Canonized
21 May 2000 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
22 November 1992 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Saint Atilano Cruzalvarado was a revered Catholic priest who ministered in the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, Mexico during a time when the act of ordination was considered a crime in the country. Born on October 5, 1901, in Ahuetita de Abajo, Teocaltiche, Jalisco, Mexico, his life was marked by a courageous devotion to his faith and a deep love for his people.