Martyred in Guatemala, Blessed James Miller, FSC, is the first religious Brother from the United States to be beatified. Brother James lived his vocation as a missionary and educator working for justice and social change for those on the margins.

“He knew the conditions there and that there was a possibility that this would happen. In spite of it, that was his choosing, and he loved his work.”

Lorraine Miller (†)
Mother of Blessed James Miller

“For those of us who knew him, he was ordinary like us. But if you die for something you believe in, that’s something altogether different.”

Brother Frank Carr, FSC
Classmate of Brother James during his religious formation

“He loved the youth, the (Brothers), the community, and his religious vocation. … From him we learned much psychology, pedagogy, love for one another, Jesus’ love, justice, and peace.”

Flavio Arana
Colleague in Puerto Cabezas from 1975-1979

“Brother Santiago Miller was a man of action. Motivated by faith and love, he committed himself totally to the service of others, putting his many talents to use, enthusiastically and generously.”

Brother John Johnston, FSC, (†)
Former Superior General, Brothers of the Christian Schools 

“May the martyrdom of this exemplary educator of young people, who paid with his life for his service to the Guatemalan people and Church, strengthen paths of justice, peace and solidarity.”

Pope Francis
After the Angelus, Dec. 8, 2019, the day after Blessed James’ beatification