Saint Guillermo Courtet
Also known as: Guillaume; Vilhelm; William; Thomas of Saint Dominic
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 29
Died
September 29, 1637
Canonized
18 October 1987 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
18 February 1981 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Saint Guillermo Courtet, a devoted Dominican priest, dedicated his life to the evangelization of Japan during a perilous era of persecution. As a missionary, he courageously carried the Gospel message into a land where Catholic faith faced severe suppression. His unwavering commitment led him to the Ryukyu Islands, where he ministered amidst great danger....