Blessed Joan Franquesa Costa - Catholic Blessed

Blessed Joan Franquesa Costa

Also known as: Apostle of Devotion to the Holy Family

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

2-Sep

Born

19 September 1867 in Santa Fe, Lleida, Spain

Died

2 September 1936 in Cervera, Lleida, Spain; buried in a common grave in Cervera

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

Venerated

10 May 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Joan Franquesa Costa, also known as the Apostle of Devotion to the Holy Family, was a revered figure in the Catholic Church. He was born on September 19, 1867, in Santa Fe, Lleida, Spain. Despite facing various challenges during his lifetime, Joan Franquesa dedicated himself to the service of God and the promotion of devotion to the Holy Family.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

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