Blessed Josep Tous Soler
Also known as: Józef Tous y Soler; Josep de Igualada
Feast Day
27 February; 27 May on some calendars
Born
31 March 1811 in Igualada, Barcelona, Spain
Died
27 February 1871 in Barcelona, Spain of natural causes while celebrating Mass
Beatified
25 April 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI; recognition to be celebrated in the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, Barcelona, Spain by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone
Venerated
22 December 2008 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Josep Tous Soler, also known as Józef Tous y Soler or Josep de Igualada, was born on 31 March 1811 in Igualada, Barcelona, Spain. From a young age, he felt a calling to religious life and at the age of 15, he joined the Franciscan Capuchins. His commitment to his vocation led him to profess his vows on 19 February 1828.
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