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Blessed Josep Gassol Montseny

Blessed Josep Gassol Montseny

Blessed Josep Gassol Montseny

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

12-Feb

Born

31 March 1915 in Solivella, Tarragona, Spain

Died

12 February 1937 in Sarral, Tarragona, Spain

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain

Venerated

28 June 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Josep Gassol Montseny was born on 31 March 1915 in Solivella, Tarragona, Spain. He grew up in a devout Catholic family and from a young age, he felt drawn to a life of faith and service. Josep's strong desire to dedicate his life to God led him to become a seminarian of the archdiocese of Tarragona.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain

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