
Blessed Cristòfol Baqués Almirall
Feast Day
20-Aug
Born
20 March 1885 in Olesa de Bonesvalls, Barcelona, Spain
Died
20 August 1936 on the L’Arrabasada highway, Barcelona, Spain
Beatified
13 October 2013 by Pope Francis
Venerated
27 March 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Cristòfol Baqués Almirall was a priest of the Diocesan Laborer Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, whose life and witness were profoundly marked by his dedication to the poor and his unwavering fidelity to the Gospel during a time of profound turmoil. Born in Spain, he embraced the vocation of priestly service within his diocese, choosing to live and work closely with the laboring classes, embodying the order’s mission of pastoral care rooted in the heart of Christ. His ministry was characterized by humble service and a deep commitment to the spiritual and temporal welfare of those he served.
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