Werenfried Van Straaten
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 21 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.