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Blessed Josep Tous Soler
Blessed Josep Tous Soler

Blessed Josep Tous Soler

Also known as: Józef Tous y Soler; Josep de Igualada

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

February 27

Born

March 31, 1811

Died

February 27, 1871

Beatified

25 April 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI

Religious Order

Franciscan

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2010-04-25 by 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

Feast Days

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