Leonardo Lanzuela Martinez

In 1929, Brother Adolphe was sent to the Montemolín college in Zaragoza, where he would spend forty-four years as director, assistant director, and teacher. He dedicated himself fully to the education of young people, showing himself to be particularly kind to students in difficulty. He also led intense charitable work, visiting the sick and helping more than 2,000 people find employment. In 1966, Spain awarded him the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise.

Brother Adolphe passed away peacefully during the night of March 13 to 14, 1976, in Zaragoza, where he had come to receive the Silver Medal of Merit for Labor. His death stirred deep emotion. Initially buried in San Asensio, his remains were transferred in 1980 to the chapel of the La Salle Montemolín college due to his reputation for holiness. Nicknamed the "Apostle of Montemolín," his tomb became a place of pilgrimage.

The cause for canonization was opened by the Archdiocese of Zaragoza in 1987. The diocesan inquiry took place from 1988 to 1990 and its validity was recognized by Rome in 1991. After the examination of the Positio, Pope Francis authorized the promulgation of the decree recognizing his heroic virtues on December 17, 2015, thus declaring him Venerable. No miracle has yet been officially recognized.

Brother Adolphe's spirituality was based on a deep faith, Eucharistic adoration, and a devotion to Our Lady of the Pillar. He lived in great poverty and constant spiritual struggle to soften his character. His legacy remains alive: streets bear his name in Zaragoza ("Calle Hermano Adolfo") and in Cella, where commemorative plaques honor his memory.