TITLE: Basilio Sancho de Santa Justa, S.P.

DESCRIPTION: A native of Aragon . Member of the Society of Scholarum Piarum. After consecration in Spain , he arrived in Manila in 1767 to preach vigorously against vices. Enforced episcopal visits of parishes by religious. Provided many parishes with diocesan clergy, especially Parian, Binondo, and the province of Bataan . Called the Manila Council on May 19, 1771 . had a strong character and vigorous mind. Died in Manila on December 15, 1787 .