Saint Agustin Caloca Cortes
Also known as
- Agustin Caloca
- Augustine Caloca
- 25 May
- 21 May as one of the Martyrs of the Mexican Revolution
Profile
Studied at the seminary in Guadalajara, Mexico until it was closed down by anti-clerical government forces. He resumed his studies in the covert Auxiliary Seminary of Our Lady of Guadalajara founded by Saint Cristobal Magallanes. Ordained on 5 August 1923. Prefect of the Auxiliary Seminary. Arrested for his continued religious work, and for unfounded suspicion of involvement in the armed Cristeros rebellion. Martyred with Saint Cristobal Magallanes. One of the Martyrs of the Cristera War.
Born
- 7 March 1992 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
- 21 May 2000 by Pope John Paul II during the Jubilee of Mexico
MLA Citation
- “Saint Agustin Caloca Cortes“. CatholicSaints.Info. 17 May 2022. Web. 25 April 2024. <>