Blessed Joaquina Rey Aguirre
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
October 29
Born
December 23, 1895
Died
October 29, 1936
Beatified
13 October 2013 by Pope Francis
Biography
Blessed Joaquina Rey Aguirre, also known as María Purificación Rey Aguirre, was a devout nun and member of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. She was born on 23 December 1895 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain, to a devout Catholic family. From an early age, Joaquina showed a deep commitment to her faith, and her desire to serve others led her to join the Daughters of Charity.