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James Miller (religious brother)
American member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (1944–1982) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Alfred Miller, FSC (September 21, 1944 – February 13, 1982), also known as Brother Leo William or Santiago, was an American Catholic member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
Leo William Miller | |
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![]() Miller circa 1962 | |
Martyr | |
Born | James Alfred Miller (1944-09-21)September 21, 1944 Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States |
Died | February 13, 1982(1982-02-13) (aged 37) Huehuetenango, Guatemala |
Honored in | Roman Catholic Church |
Beatified | 7 December 2019, Huehuetenango, Guatemala by Cardinal José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán |
Feast | 13 February |
Attributes | Wrench |
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.[1][2] 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 killer was never identified and brought to justice, despite a long investigation.[2]
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.[1][3] Pope Francis approved Miller's beatification in late 2018. It was celebrated in Huehuetenango on 7 December 2019.[4]