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March 7

José Olallo Valdés (1820–1889)

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Orphaned by unknown parents and raised in charitable institutions in Havana, José Olallo Valdés entered the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of God as a teenager.

Biography

He served for fifty-four years in the Camagüey hospital, first as a nurse and later as a community leader. In times of war he cared for the wounded, slaves, prisoners, the elderly and the poor without political, racial or religious distinction. When he was left alone due to the suppression of the orders, he persevered faithful to his vows. He was called "father of the poor" for his competence, humility and tireless charity.

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