Saint Cristobal Magallanes Jara
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 25
Born
July 30, 1869
Died
May 1, 25
Canonized
21 May 2000 by Pope John Paul II during the Jubilee of Mexico
Beatified
22 November 1992 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Saint Cristobal Magallanes Jara was born on July 30, 1869, in La Sementera, Totatiche, Jalisco, Mexico. He was born into a farm family and worked as a shepherd during his youth. From an early age, Cristobal felt a calling to serve God and entered the seminary at the age of 19. After completing his studies, Cristobal was ordained a priest and dedicated himself to serving as a parish priest in Totatiche, Mexico....