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Blessed Joan Mercer Soler

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

25 July; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs

Born

15 October 1874 in Albiñana, Tarragona, Spain

Died

25 July 1936 in Sallent, Barcelona, Spain

Beatified

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

Venerated

21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Joan Mercer Soler was born on 15 October 1874 in Albiñana, Tarragona, Spain. She entered religious life and became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret. On 15 September 1895, Joan professed her religious vows, dedicating her life to the service of God and others.

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

Feast Days

July 25February 1
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