Blessed Arnold Reche
Also known as: Arnold Jules-Nicolas Rèche; Jules Reche; Julian-Nicolas Rèche; Nicholas-Jules Reche
Feast Day
23-Oct
Born
2 September 1838 at Landroff, Lorraine, France as Nicholas-Jules Reche
Died
23 October 1890 following a cerebral hemorrhage; buried in the public cemetery at Rheims, France; grave known as a site of miracles
Beatified
1 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
5 June 1986 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
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.
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