Blessed Joan Puig Serra
Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
October 13
Born
July 20, 1879
Died
October 13, 1936
Beatified
11 November 2017 by Pope Francis
Religious Order
Venerated
1 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Joan Puig Serra, also known as Blessed Joan Puig Trilla, was a Vincentian priest who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on July 20, 1879, in Sant Martí de Centelles, Barcelona, Spain. His passion for the Catholic faith led him to pursue priesthood, and he made significant contributions to his community before his untimely death.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2017-11-11 by 11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato and Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra of Madrid
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