Blessed Joan Franquesa Costa
Also known as: Apostle of Devotion to the Holy Family
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 2
Born
September 19, 1867
Died
September 2, 1936
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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