Faustino Pérez-Manglano
Faustino Pérez-Manglano (1946-1963) was a young Spanish layperson, a member of the Marianist family, declared Venerable in 2011 for the heroic nature of the virtues he lived during his illness.
Contemporaries
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Biography
The life of Faustino Pérez-Manglano, from his birth in Valencia in 1946 to his early death in 1963 from Hodgkin's disease.
Faustino Pérez-Manglano Magro was born on August 4, 1946, in Valencia, Spain. The eldest son of Faustino Pérez-Manglano Vidal and María de la Encarnación Magro Alonso, he grew up in a Christian family and studied at the Marianist school Nuestra Señora del Pilar. In 1960, he felt the call to dedicate himself as a Marianist religious, but he was soon struck by Hodgkin's disease, an incurable cancer at the time. Despite his suffering, he maintained his joy and made his consecration to Mary before passing away on March 3, 1963, at the age of 16.
Life and Work
An ordinary teenager passionate about sports whose diary reveals a spiritual life of exceptional depth.
Faustino led the life of an ordinary teenager, passionate about football, nature, and reading. His major work lies in his diary, published under the title 'What if God spoke to me!', which reveals his deep inner life and his dialogues with Christ and Mary. His desire to become a Marianist missionary was expressed through the offering of his sufferings for the Church.
Path to holiness
The rapid spread of his reputation for holiness and the opening of his cause for beatification in Valencia.
After his death, his reputation for holiness spread thanks to the biography written by his spiritual director, Father José María Salaverri. His remains were transferred in 1986 to the chapel of the Our Lady of the Pillar College. The cause for beatification was opened the same year in Valencia, and the Positio was submitted in Rome in 1994.
Beatification and canonization
The recognition of the heroic nature of his virtues by Pope Benedict XVI in 2011, declaring him venerable.
On January 14, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI authorized the promulgation of the decree recognizing the heroic nature of the virtues of Faustino Pérez-Manglano, officially declaring him venerable. His cause is currently underway, awaiting the recognition of a miracle.
Spirituality and legacy
A spirituality of the daily 'yes' and a living legacy among young people throughout the world.
Faustino's spirituality is marked by his motto of 'saying yes to everything that is good' and his refusal of Christian mediocrity. His love for the Eucharist and the Virgin Mary inspires many young people today through the 'Faustino Movement' and the 'Faustino Teams' present all over the world.
Frequently asked questions about Faustino Pérez-Manglano
Who was Faustino Pérez-Manglano?
Faustino Pérez-Manglano (1946-1963) was a young Spanish layperson, a member of the Marianist family, declared Venerable in 2011 for the heroic nature of the virtues he lived during his illness.
Which saints were contemporaries of Faustino Pérez-Manglano?
Contemporaries include: Pauline of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus, Felipe de Jesús Munárriz and 50 companions, Mariano de Jesús Euse Hoyos and Teresa of Jesus of the Andes.
When did Faustino Pérez-Manglano die?
Faustino Pérez-Manglano died around 1963.
What are the other names of Faustino Pérez-Manglano?
Other forms of the name: Faustino Pérez-Manglano Magro.
Who are the relatives of Faustino Pérez-Manglano?
Relatives of Faustino Pérez-Manglano: Faustino Pérez-Manglano Vidal (father) and María de la Encarnación Magro Alonso (mother).
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Key Events
- Era / death: 1946-1963
- Decree of venerability by Benedict XVI