Antonio Musumeci
Sicilian parish priest killed by German troops defending his parishioners
Who they were
Don Antonio Musumeci, parish priest of Sant'Alessio Siculo from 1932, was wounded by a grenade and shot dead on 14 August 1943 while defending parishioners from retreating German soldiers.
The miracles
No miracle has been approved. The cause is at its first stage.
Why that counted as sanctity
Archbishop Giovanni Accolla presided at the first session of the diocesan inquiry into his life, martyrdom and fame of martyrdom on 10 January 2026.
The cause
The cause continues. No postulation address is published here yet. Favours received through this person’s intercession, and offers of help, are best sent to the religious order or congregation they belonged to, or to the diocese where the cause was opened; either will pass them to the postulation.
Checked against the sources listed on 24 September 2026. Corrections welcome.