St. Ezekiel Moreno y Diaz (1848-1893)

St. Ezekiel Moreno y Diaz (1848-1893)

Raised in a pious family in a pious town. Joined the Augustinian Recollects on 21 September 1864 at Montegudo, Navarra. Prior of his monastery. Ordained at Manila, Philippines on 3 June 1871, and became a well-known missionary. Vicar apostolic of Casanare and bishop of Pinara, Colombia on 23 October 1893. Bishop of Pasto, Columbia on 2 December 1893. Noted for his generous charity to the faithful of his diocese. He was canonized in 1992.
(From Saints.sqpn.com)

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