Also known as Francis Solanus, Father Solanus, Solanus Casey

Profile Franciscan Capuchin priest. Porter at the Saint Bonaventure Monastery in Detroit, Michigan. Miracle worker, and a man whose simple faith led him to be a much sought after spiritual advisor.

Born 25 November 1870 in Oak Grove, Wisconsin

Died 31 July 1957 in Detroit, Michigan of natural causes

Venerated 11 July 1995 by Pope John Paul II

Beatified pending

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