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Blessed Joan Rafí Figuerola

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

September 5

Born

October 30, 1885

Died

September 5, 1936

Beatified

21 October 2017 by Pope

Venerated

21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Joan Rafí Figuerola, born on 30 October 1885 in Vilabella, Tarragona, Spain, was a devout Catholic who dedicated his life to the service of God. He became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret, and professed his vows on 8 December 1891.

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

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Founded by
Saint Anthony

Feast Days

September 5February 1
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