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Blessed Francesc De Paula Soteras Culla

Also known as: Father Rafael Maria of Mataró

Blessed
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Feast Day

1-Aug

Born

12 April 1902 in Mataró, Barcelona, Spain

Died

1 August 1936 in Vallvidrera, Barcelona, Spain

Beatified

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

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.

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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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