Charles of Mount Argus
Saint
Charles of Mount Argus, C.P. (11 December 1821 – January 1893), was a Dutch Passionist priest who served in 19th-century Ireland. He gained a reputation for his compassion for the sick and those in need of guidance. His reputation for healings was so great at the time that a reference is made to him in the famous novel Ulysses by James Joyce. He has been canonized by the Catholic Church.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Houben Joannes Andreas |
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| Birth date | December 11, 1821 |
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| Birth place | United Kingdom of the Netherlands , Province of Limburg (1815–39) , Munstergeleen |
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| Date of death | January 05, 1893 |
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| Place of death | Dublin , Ireland , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland , Harold's Cross , Mount Argus |
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| Title | Religious and priest |
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