Saint Leopold Bogdan Mandic
Also known as: Adeodato Bogdan Mandic; Apostle of the Confession; Apostle of Unity; Bogdan Ivan Mandic; Brother Leopold; Leopoldo of Castelnuovo
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 30
Born
May 12, 1866
Died
July 30, 1942
Canonized
16 October 1983 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
2 May 1976 by Pope Paul VI
Biography
Saint Leopold Bogdan Mandic, also known as Adeodato Bogdan Mandic, was born on May 12, 1866, in Herceg Novi, Dubrovacko-Neretvanska, Croatia. He was the twelfth child of Peter and Caroline Mandic. From an early age, Leopold displayed physical malformation and delicate health. However, he also showed signs of great spiritual strength and integrity....