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Blessed Joaquina Rey Aguirre

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

29-Oct

Born

23 December 1895 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain

Died

29 October 1936 in Gilet, Valencia, Spain

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

Venerated

27 June 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis
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