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Blessed Josep Ferrer Escolà

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

19 October; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs

Born

12 October 1878 in Almasora, Lleida, Spain

Died

19 October 1936 in Mas Claret, Sant Pere dels Arquells, Lleida, 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 Ferrer EscolÖ was born on October 12, 1878, in the town of Almasora, Lleida, Spain. He became a member of the Claretians, also known as the Congregation of Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, dedicating his life to serving God and spreading the Gospel.

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

October 19February 1
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