Saint Julio Álvarez Mendoza
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
March 30
Born
December 20, 1866
Died
March 1, 30
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 Julio Álvarez Mendoza, also known as Father Julio, was born on 20 December 1866 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He was ordained as a priest in 1894 and dedicated his entire ministry to the town of Mechoacanejo, Jalisco. Father Julio was known for his deep devotion to the Eucharist and his commitment to reaching out to the people, particularly those who would not or could not come to the church....
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