Saint Pedro Poveda Castroverde, 1874-1936
A priest from Jaen, teacher, founder of the Teresa Assotiation, opened Spain's first university residence for women in Madrid.

    He entered the seminary in Jaen in 1889. Ordained on 17 April 1897.

    He was transferred to Madrid, and was named a canon of the Basilica of Covadonga, Asturius in 1906. His time in Guadix had impressed Pedro with the need for education for the poor. He prayed on the topic, and wrote on the need for professional training for teachers.
    In 1911 Pedro founded the Saint Teresa of Avila Academy, the foundation of Institución Teresiana. He joined the Apostolic Union of Secular Priests in 1912, wrote on the need for more teachers, and opened teacher training centers. He returned to teaching at the seminary at Jaen, served as spiritual director of Los Operarios Catechetical Centre, and taught religion at the Teachers Training School.
    In 1914 he opened Spain's first university residence for women in Madrid. In 1921 he was transferred to Madrid and was appointed a chaplain of the Royal Palace. He continued to work with the Teresian Association; it received papal approval in 1924, and later spread to Chile and Italy.

    Martyred in the Spanish Revolution.

Born 3 December 1874 at Linares, Spain

Died shot by firing squad on 28 July 1936 at Madrid, Spain

Canonized 4 May 2003 by Pope John Paul II

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