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St. Anthony Claret

St. Anthony Claret was a 19th-century Spanish Catholic priest known for his zeal in spreading faith, founding the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretian Missionaries). He dedicated his life to serving the poor, clergy, and missionaries, emphasizing education and spiritual renewal. Canonized in 1950, he is remembered for his deep devotion, missionary work, and efforts to promote social justice within the church. His legacy continues through the global missionary work of the religious community he established.