Clement Mary Hofbauer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Clement Mary Hofbauer

Austrian Redemptorist and saint

Date of Birth: 26-Dec-1751

Place of Birth: Tasovice, South Moravian Region, Czech Republic

Date of Death: 15-Mar-1820

Profession: Catholic priest

Nationality: Czech Republic

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Clement Mary Hofbauer

  • Clement Mary Hofbauer, C.Ss.R., (German: Klemens Maria Hofbauer) (26 December 1751 – 15 March 1820) was a Moravian hermit and later a priest of the Redemptorist congregation.
  • He established the presence of his congregation, founded in Italy, north of the Alps, for which he is considered a co-founder of the congregation.
  • He was greatly known for his lifelong dedication to the care of the poor during a tumultuous period of Europe's history, which left thousands in destitution.
  • He worked to care for the Polish people, until he was expelled from there and moved to Austria.Hofbauer has been declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
  • Due to his extensive service in that city, he is called the Apostle of Vienna, of which he is a co-patron saint.

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