William Joseph Chaminade
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William Joseph Chaminade or Guillaume Joseph Chaminade, now called by his liturgical title of Blessed Chaminade (April 8 1761-January 22 1850), was a French Catholic priest who survived persecution during the French Revolution. He founded the Society of Mary, also called the Marianists, in 1817. Beatified by Pope John Paul II on September 3 2000, Blessed Chaminade's feast day is celebrated on January 22.
In February 2002, the Vatican rescinded Beatification pending an ex cathedra examination.
Source: The Catholic League News, March 2002.
Resources
- Society of Mary Province of the United States (http://www.buildingcommunity.org/)
- Vatican Biography of Blessed Chaminade (http://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_20000903_bl-chaminade_en.html)
- Official Spanish Chaminade Web Site (http://www.marianistas.org/chaminade)