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Blessed Josep Puigdeséns Pujol

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 17

Born

January 14, 1877

Died

August 1, 17

Beatified

21 October 2017 by Pope

Venerated

21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Josep Puigdeséns Pujol was born on January 14, 1877, in Vic, Barcelona, Spain. He joined the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by St. Anthony Mary Claret, and professed his vows on August 20, 1893. His commitment to the religious life led him to be ordained as a priest on September 29, 1901.

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

Connections

Founded by
Saint Anthony

Feast Days

August 17February 1
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