Charles of Mount Argus
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Charles of Mount Argus (11 December 1821 – 5 January 1893), was a Dutch Passionist priest who served in 19th-century Ireland. He gained a reputation for his compassion for the sick and those in need of guidance. His reputation for healings and miracles was so great at the time that a reference is made to him in the famous novel Ulysses by James Joyce.[1] He has been canonized by the Catholic Church. His feast day is 5 January.
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Born | 11 December 1821 Munstergeleen, Limburg, United Kingdom of the Netherlands |
Died | 5 January 1893 (aged 71) St Paul's Retreat, Mount Argus, Harold's Cross, Dublin |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Beatified | 16 October 1988, Saint Peter's Basilica by Pope John Paul II |
Canonized | 3 June 2007, Saint Peter's Basilica by Pope Benedict XVI |
Major shrine | St Paul's Retreat, Mount Argus, Harold's Cross, Dublin 6W, Ireland |
Feast | 5 January |
Attributes | Passionist habit, crucifix, breviary, biretta |
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