José Gumercindo Santos
Brazilian priest who founded the Sociedade Joseleitos de Cristo
Who they were
Limited information is available on this saint so far. We are always working to add more, and this page will be updated as new information comes to light.
The miracles
No miracle has been approved. The cause is at its first stage.
Why that counted as sanctity
Founder of the Sociedade Joseleitos de Cristo, which his congregation dates to 1950 and which calls him the Servant of God Fr José Gumercindo. The nihil obstat for his cause is dated 17 March 2016 and the competent forum was transferred from Feira de Santana to Serrinha on 16 December 2020.
The cause
José Gumercindo Santos is named a Servant of God; the cause continues. Favours received, and offers of help, go to the postulation, the office that carries the cause forward: The cause of José Gumercindo Santos.
Checked against the sources listed on 24 September 2026. Corrections welcome.