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Blessed Josep Maria Tolaguera Oliva

Also known as: Brother Faust Lluís

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 26

Born

March 14, 1904

Died

August 26, 1936

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

Religious Order

Christian Brothers

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Josep Maria Tolaguera Oliva, also known as Brother Faust Lluís, was a devout member of the Christian Brothers, a religious congregation dedicated to education. He was born on 14 March 1904 in L'Escala, Girona, Spain, to a humble family. From a young age, Josep Maria showed a profound dedication to his faith and a strong inclination towards teaching.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

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