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Blessed José Arner Margalef

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 7

Born

September 3, 1892

Died

August 7, 1936

Beatified

21 October 2017 by Pope

Venerated

21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed José Arner Margalef, also known as José Arner, was born on September 3, 1892, in the town of Alcolea de Cinca, Huesca, Spain. He became a member of the religious congregation known as the Claretians and professed his vows on September 8, 1908. After years of dedication and spiritual formation, he was ordained a priest on July 17, 1916.

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

Feast Days

August 7February 1
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