Pierre Toussaint
Haitian-American hairdresser; declared Venerable by Pope John Paul II (1766–1853)
Who they were
Pierre Toussaint (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁ tusɛ̃]; June 27, 1766 – June 30, 1853) was a Haitian slave, hairdresser and philanthropist, brought to New York City by his masters in 1787. He was declared Venerable by Pope John Paul II in 1996.
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The miracles
The Church has declared this person’s heroic virtue, which is what the title Venerable means. One approved miracle is needed before beatification.
Why that counted as sanctity
Limited information is available on this saint so far.
The cause
Pierre Toussaint has been declared Venerable; the cause continues. Favours received, and offers of help, go to the postulation, the office that carries the cause forward: Archdiocese of New York: the cause of Pierre Toussaint.
- Santi, beati e testimoni - VenerabilePierre Toussaint — Santiebeati.it, the Italian Catholic saints dictionary, carries a full entry: VenerabilePierre Toussaint - Laico | Saint-Marc, Artibonite, Haiti, 27 giugno 1766 – New York, Stati Uniti, 30 giugno 1853.
- Wikidata Q945051 — dates, feast day and identifiers (CC0)
- English Wikipedia — Pierre Toussaint (CC BY-SA)
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