James Miller (religious brother), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Miller (religious brother)

American member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools

Date of Birth: 21-Sep-1944

Place of Birth: Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States

Date of Death: 13-Feb-1982

Profession: teacher, missionary

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Blessed James Alfred Miller (September 21, 1944 – February 13, 1982) - in religious Leo William and known also as Santiago - was an American Roman Catholic professed religious and member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.Miller served as a teacher first in Cretin High School before being sent to teach in Bluefields in Nicaragua where he remained until his superiors ordered him to leave.
He was requested to leave his work in Nicaragua due to political tensions that put Miller at risk of being killed but he was frustrated to be sent back to his native home where he remained for some time to teach.
He was known for his construction and practical abilities to the point where students at Cretin High School referred to him as "Brother Fix-It".
Miller was later sent to Guatemala where he taught and he remained there until he was murdered.
His killing was never resolved despite a long investigation.Miller's beatification process opened in Huehuetenango on September 2, 2009 - though the cause's formal introduction came on December 15, 2009 - and Miller became titled as a Servant of God.
Pope Francis approved Miller's beatification in late 2018 and it was celebrated in Huehuetenango on 7 December 2019.