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Blessed Francesc De Paula Soteras Culla

Also known as: Father Rafael Maria of Mataró

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 1

Born

April 12, 1902

Died

August 1, 1936

Beatified

21 November 2015 by Pope Francis

Religious Order

Franciscan Capuchin

Venerated

5 June 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Francesc De Paula Soteras Culla, also known as Father Rafael Maria of Mataró, was a Franciscan Capuchin friar who was born on April 12, 1902, in Mataró, Barcelona, Spain. He devoted his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, following the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2015-11-21 by 21 November 2015 by Pope Francis; celebrated at the cathedral of Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia, Barcelona, Spain presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

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