Blessed Josep Samsó Y Elias - Catholic Blessed

Blessed Josep Samsó Y Elias

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

1-Sep

Born

17 January 1887 in Castellbisball, Valles, Barcelona, Spain

Died

Martyred on 1 September 1936 in Mataró, Barcelona, Spain; he died while forgiving his killers; buried in the chapel of Saintes Giuliana and Semroniana in the parish church of Santa Maria di Mataró on 23 October 1944

Beatified

23 January 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI; recognition celebrated in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Mataró, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato; the recognition was celebrated in the parish where Father Joseph had served as priest

Venerated

3 July 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Josep Samsó Y Elias, also known as Father Josep, was born on 17 January 1887 in Castellbisball, Valles, Barcelona, Spain. He grew up in the town of Rubí and led a remarkable life dedicated to his faith and the service of others.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2010-01-23 by 23 January 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI; recognition celebrated in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Mataró, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato; the recognition was celebrated in the parish where Father Joseph had served as priest