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Blessed José Villanova Tormo
Blessed José Villanova Tormo

Blessed José Villanova Tormo

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

September 29

Born

January 20, 1902

Died

September 1, 29

Beatified

28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Religious Order

Salesian

Venerated

26 June 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed José Villanova Tormo, also known as José Tormo, was born on 20 January 1902 in Turís, Valencia, Spain. Baptized at the mere age of two days, he later responded to the call of God and joined the Salesians of Don Bosco during his late teens. After years of spiritual formation and discernment, José made his profession on 25 July 1920 in Carabanchel Alto, Madrid.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

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