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Blessed Josep Cardona Dalmases

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

5 September; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs

Born

31 March 1916 in La Molsosa, Lleida, Spain

Died

Shot on 5 September 1936 in Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain

Beatified

21 October 2017 by Pope; beatification celebrated at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato

Venerated

21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Josep Cardona Dalmases, also known as Blessed Josep Cardona, was a member of the Claretians and a martyr of the Spanish Civil War. He was born on 31 March 1916 in La Molsosa, Lleida, Spain. On 15 August 1932, he professed his religious vows and dedicated his life to serving God and the Church.

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

September 5February 1
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