Saint Rafael Guízar Y Valencia
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
June 6
Born
April 26, 1877
Died
June 6, 1938
Canonized
15 October 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI
Beatified
29 January 1995 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Saint Rafael Guízar Y Valencia, born on 26 April 1877 in Cotija, Michoacan, Mexico, was one of eleven children born to Prudenzio Guizar and Natividad Valencia, who were wealthy and devout landowners. From a young age, Rafael was influenced by his pious family and grew in love for God. Following his calling, Rafael was ordained as a priest in 1901....
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