
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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