Blessed Arnold Reche

Blessed Arnold Reche, also known as Arnold Jules-Nicolas Rèche, Jules Reche, Julian-Nicolas Rèche, and Nicholas-Jules Reche, was born on September 2, 1838, in Landroff, Lorraine, France. He was the son of Claude and Anne Flausset Reche, and he grew up in a poor family in a small village. His father was an extremely religious shoemaker, while his mother often struggled with fits of depression due to their impoverished condition. Nicholas was one of nine children and was raised with strong religious values and a fear of sin.