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Marie-Joseph Gerber (Aloyse Gerber)
French Capuchin priest of Alsace, preacher and artist
Servant of GodFull write-upFrance
Born
27 February 1907
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Died
27 July 1993
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Beatified
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not yet
Canonised
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not yet
Who they were
An Alsatian Capuchin, known as a preacher and for his work with the Secular Franciscan Order, who died at Bitche in 1993.
The miracles
No miracle has been approved. The cause is at its first stage.
Why that counted as sanctity
Bishop Lagleize of Metz opened the diocesan inquiry into his life, heroic virtues and reputation for holiness on 1 December 2017.
The cause
Marie-Joseph Gerber (Aloyse Gerber) 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 Marie-Joseph Gerber (Aloyse Gerber).
Sources
Checked against the sources listed on 24 September 2026. Corrections welcome.