Blessed Joan Romeu Y Canadell
Also known as: Domènec of Sant Pere de Riudebitlles; Doménech of Sant Pere de Riudebittles
Feast Day
27-Jul
Born
11 December 1882 in Sant Pere de Riudebitlles, Barcelona, Spain
Died
Shot on the night of 27 July 1936 in Manresa, Barcelona, Spain
Beatified
6 November 2021 by Pope Francis; the beatification recognition was celebrated at the Basilica of Santa Maria in Manresa, Spain
Venerated
23 January 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Joan Romeu y Canadell, also known as Domènec of Sant Pere de Riudebitlles or Doménech of Sant Pere de Riudebittles, was born on 11 December 1882 in Sant Pere de Riudebitlles, Barcelona, Spain. He joined the Capuchin Franciscan Friars Minor in 1908 and made his solemn profession on 4 October 1912. After several years of dedicated service and formation, he was ordained a priest on 25 May 1917.
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