Blessed Josep Capdevila Portet
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 25
Born
August 2, 1890
Died
September 25, 1936
Beatified
21 October 2017 by Pope
Venerated
21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Josep Capdevila Portet, also known as Blessed Josep Capdevila i Portet, was a member of the Claretians, a religious community founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret. He was born on August 2, 1890, in Vic, Barcelona, Spain. From a young age, Josep felt a strong calling to the priesthood and dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings.
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
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