Francis Xavier Kroot
Francis Xavier Kroot M.H.M. | |
|---|---|
| Monsignor | |
| Born | 7 December 1854 Zwolle, Holland |
| Died | January 5, 1900 (aged 45) Hyeres, France |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholicism |
| Beatified | 25 July 2017 |
Msgr. Francis Xavier Kroot, MHM, was a missionary priest of the Saint Joseph's Missionary Society of Mill Hill. He was founder of the Sisters of Our Lady of Fatima congregation.[1] He was declared Servant of God on 25 July 2017.[2][3][4][5]
Early life
Francis was born to Mr. Henry Kroot and Mrs. Joanne Schrauwerson on 7 December 1854 at Zwolle, Holland. He studied in a Catholic boarding school at Roermond, Holland, and studied music, calligraphy and mastered French, German and Italian language.[3][4]
Priesthood
Francis studied at the minor seminary at Culemborg and completed his philosophy and theology from St. Josephs Seminary, Mill Hill London. He was ordained a priest on 8 June 1878 by Herbert Vaughan.[3][4]
Missionary and founder
On 8 August 1878, Francis was sent to Madras, India as a missionary priest. Once in India he served in different roles, he served as Seminary Rector at Nellore and in 1897 he served as the Army Chaplain of Fort St. George, Madras, and also an Editor of Catholic Watchman magazine. He founded congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Fatima on 8 February 1893 at Bellary, Karnataka.[3][4][1]
Death
Due to health issues, Francis, had to return to Europe for treatment. He died at the St. Mary of the Angels' Hospital, at Hyeres, France on 5 January 1900. His mortal remains were brought back to Pune, India and interred at Fatima Sisters Generalate chapel in June 1988.[3][4]
Canonisation
Francis was declared Servant of God on 25 July 2017.[6][2][4][7]
References
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- ^ a b "1900". newsaints.faithweb.com. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
- ^ a b c d e "Sisters of Our Lady of Fatima - Founder". www.fatimasisterspune.org. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
- ^ a b c d e f "Servent of God". www.fatimasisterspune.org. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
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