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Blessed Dionisio Arizaleta Salvador

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

19 October; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs

Born

8 February 1911 in Guirguillano, Navarra, Spain

Died

19 October 1936 in Mas Claret, Sant Pere dels Arquells, Lleida, 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 Dionisio Arizaleta Salvador, also known as Dionisio Salvador Arizaleta, was born on February 8, 1911, in the town of Guirguillano, located in the region of Navarra, Spain. He was a devoted member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by St. Anthony Mary Claret, known for their commitment to evangelization and education.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2017-10-21 by 21 October 2017 by Pope; beatification celebrated at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato

Feast Days

October 19February 1

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