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Blessed Joan Blanch Badía

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 31

Born

March 1, 1873

Died

August 1, 31

Beatified

21 October 2017 by Pope

Venerated

21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Joan Blanch Badía was born on 1 March 1873 in Puigpelat, Tarragona, Spain. He was ordained as a priest on 12 June 1897 and became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret. He made his religious vows on 27 July 1902, committing himself to a life of service and dedication to God.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2017-10-21 by 21 October 2017 by Pope; beatification celebrated at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato

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