Werenfried Van Straaten
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 22 years ago |
| Date of birth | January 17,1913 |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Born | Mijdrecht |
| Netherlands | |
| Died | Bad Soden |
| Germany | |
| Date of died | January 31,2003 |
| Books | Where God Weeps |
| Founded | Aid To The Church In Need |
| Education | Utrecht University |
| Parents | Catharina van Straaten |
| Evert van Straaten | |
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| ID | 3969773 |
Werenfried Van Straaten Life story
Werenfried van Straaten, born Philippus Johannes Hendricus van Straaten O. Praem., was a Dutch Catholic priest and social activist. He was a Premonstratensian priest expatriate in Germany, who became known for his charitable work across the world. He was the founder of the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need.