| Mariano de la Mata | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 31, 1905 |
| Died | April 5, 1983 |
| Beatified | 5 November 2006 by Benedict XVI |
Mariano de la Mata Aparicio (December 31, 1905 - April 5, 1983) was an Augustinian priest and missionary to Brazil. He was declared Venerable by Pope John Paul II and Beatified by Pope Benedict XVI.[1]
| Stages of canonization in the Catholic Church |
|---|
| Servant of God → Venerable → Blessed → Saint |