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Blessed Francesc Casademunt Ribas

Also known as: Brother Benild Josep

Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

26-Aug

Born

5 February 1872 in Llofriu, Girona, Spain

Died

26 August 1936 in Tarragona, Spain

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain

Venerated

28 June 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Francesc Casademunt Ribas, also known as Brother Benild Josep, was a member of the Christian Brothers and a teacher who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on February 5, 1872, in Llofriu, Girona, Spain.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain

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