Blessed Bartholomew of Olmedo

detail from an Italian holy card of Blessed Bartholomew of Olmedo by Bertoni, date unknown; swiped from Santi e BeatiMemorial

Profile

Mercedarian priest. The first missionary priest in Mexico, arriving in 1516, travelling with Cortés and working with the Aztecs.

Died

Additional Information

MLA Citation

  • “Blessed Bartholomew of Olmedo“. CatholicSaints.Info. 9 February 2020. Web. 27 October 2021. <>