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Saint Thomas of Villanueva

Saint Thomas of Villanueva
Bishop
Born 1488, Fuentellana, Castile, Spain
Died 1555
Canonized 1658
Feast September 22

Saint Thomas of Villanueva (1488-1555), Spanish bishop, was born in Fuentellana in Castile. A graduate of the University of Alcalá, he joined the Augustinian Canons in Salamanca in 1516. Known for his skills as a preacher, he became Bishop of Valencia in 1544. He was canonized in 1658.

His feast day is September 22.

Last updated: 05-21-2005 19:35:00