Blessed Enrique Pedro Gonzálvez Andreu

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

22-Sep

Born

15 July 1910 in Cartegena, Murcia, Spain

Died

22 September 1936 in Cartegena, Murcia, Spain

Beatified

11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato and Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra of Madrid

Venerated

1 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Enrique Pedro Gonzálvez Andreu, also known as Enrique Andreu, was born on 15 July 1910 in Cartagena, Murcia, Spain. He grew up in a devout Catholic family and was deeply committed to his faith from an early age. As a layman in the diocese of Cartagena, he dedicated himself to serving the Church and the needs of others.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2017-11-11 by 11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato and Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra of Madrid