Blessed Francisca Pons Sarda

Also known as: Sister Gabriela of Saint John of the Cross

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

31-Jul

Born

18 July 1880 in Espluga de Francoli, Tarragona, Spain

Died

Shot on 31 July 1936 at the L’Arrabassada highway, Barcelona, Spain

Beatified

28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Venerated

22 June 2004 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Francisca Pons Sarda, also known as Sister Gabriela of Saint John of the Cross, was born on July 18, 1880, in Espluga de Francoli, Tarragona, Spain. From a young age, she displayed a deep faith and a desire to dedicate her life to God.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

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