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Saint José Gabriel del Rosario Brochero - January 26 on January 26, 2015 B. José Gabriel del Rosario Brochero Also known as The Gaucho Priest Memorial 26 January Profile Fourth of ten brothers. PriestMore
Saint José Gabriel del Rosario Brochero - January 26
on January 26, 2015 B. José Gabriel del Rosario Brochero
Also known as

The Gaucho Priest
Memorial
26 January
Profile
Fourth of ten brothers. Priest in the diocese of Córdoba, Argentina, ordained at age 26. Known to travel long distances in Argentina on the back of a mule, dressed in sombrero and poncho, to serve the needs of Christiansm throughout his huge parish. Cared for the sick during the cholera epidemic of 1867 He was contracted leprosy during his travels, and was blind toward the end. Born 16 March 1840 in Santa Rosa de Río Primero, Córdoba, Argentina Died 26 January 1914 in Villa del Tránsito, Córdoba, Argentina of leprosy Venerated 19 April 2004 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues) Beatified 14 September 2013 by Pope Francis beatification recognition celebrated at Villa Cura Brochero, Córdoba, Argentina, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato his beatification miracle involved the healing of 13 …More
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