Blessed Josep Reixach Reguer

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

25 July; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs

Born

13 June 1865 in Vilanova de Sau, Barcelona, Spain

Died

25 July 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 Reixach Reguer, born on 13 June 1865 in Vilanova de Sau, Barcelona, Spain, was a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret. He professed his vows on 10 November 1891, committing himself to a life of service to God and the Church. Following his profession, Josep Reixach Reguer was ordained a priest on 6 April 1889.

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