Saint Joseph De Veuster
Also known as: Apostle to the Lepers; Damian de Veuster; Damiano de Veuster; Father Damien
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 10
Born
January 3, 1840
Died
April 15, 1889
Canonized
11 October 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI
Beatified
3 June 1995 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Saint Joseph De Veuster, also known as Father Damien, was born on January 3, 1840, on the family farm in Tremeloo, Belgium. He came from humble beginnings, being the son of a small farmer. At a young age, Damien showed a strong inclination towards religious life and pursued his passion for knowledge by studying at the college in Braine-le-Comte, Belgium....
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