Blessed Joan Puig Serra

Blessed

Martyr

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

13-Oct

Born

20 July 1879 in Sant Martí de Centelles, Barcelona, Spain

Died

13 October 1936 in Figuera, Girona, Spain

Beatified

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

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