Blessed José Prieto Fuentes
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Born
May 14, 1913
Died
November 28, 1936
Beatified
28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
Religious Order
Venerated
26 June 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed José Prieto Fuentes, also known as José María, was a Dominican friar who met a tragic end during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on May 14, 1913, in the small town of Valleluengo, located in the province of Zamora, Spain. From a young age, José displayed a strong inclination towards the priesthood and a deep devotion to the Catholic faith.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
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