Saint José Gabriel Del Rosario Brochero
Also known as: The Gaucho Priest
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
January 26
Born
March 16, 1840
Died
January 26, 1914
Canonized
16 October 2016 by Pope Francis
Beatified
14 September 2013 by Pope Francis
Biography
Saint José Gabriel Del Rosario Brochero, also known as The Gaucho Priest, was born on 16 March 1840 in Santa Rosa de Río Primero, Córdoba, Argentina. He was the fourth of ten brothers in his family. At the age of 26, he was ordained as a priest in the diocese of Córdoba. Saint Brochero was known for his unwavering dedication to his parishioners, even in the face of immense challenges....
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