Blessed Càndid Casals Sunyer
Feast Day
29 July; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs
Born
22 August 1897 in La Nou, Barcelona, Spain
Died
29 July 1936 in Barcelona, Spain
Beatified
21 October 2017 by Pope; beatification celebrated at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato
Venerated
21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Càndid Casals Sunyer, a devoted member of the Claretian Missionaries, dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church. Professing his vows on 8 September 1913 in Cervera, Spain, he embraced the charism of his religious order. Following his formation, he was ordained a priest on 29 May 1920 in Zaragoza, Spain, entering the active ministry of the Gospel. Throughout his priestly life, he remained steadfast in his commitment to his vocation, serving faithfully within the Claretian community and the faithful of his diocese.
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