Blessed Joan Vilaregut Farré

Also known as: Joan of Jesus; Juan de Jesús; Juan Vilaregut Farré

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

24-Jul

Born

19 August 1907 in Vic, Barcelona, Spain

Died

24 July 1936 in Lleida, Spain

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

Venerated

3 June 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Joan Vilaregut Farré, also known as Joan of Jesus, Juan de Jesús, and Juan Vilaregut Farré, was a Catholic priest and a member of the Discalced Carmelites. He was born on 19 August 1907 in Vic, Barcelona, Spain. Joan dedicated his life to the service of God and entered the religious order of the Discalced Carmelites, known for their emphasis on prayer and contemplation.

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