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Blessed Joseph Boissel
Blessed Joseph Boissel

Blessed Joseph Boissel

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

5-Jul

Born

20 December 1909 in Le Loroux, Ille-et-Vilaine, France

Died

Shot in the head while driving on Saturday 5 July 1969 on the road near Hat I-Et, Bolikhamxay, Laos; the killers set his wrecked car on fire, and his body was burned so badly he was almost unrecognizable

Beatified

11 December 2016 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated in Vientiane, Laos, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

Venerated

5 June 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Joseph Boissel was born on 20 December 1909 in Le Loroux, Ille-et-Vilaine, France, to a poor peasant family. He was baptized on the day of his birth. Sadly, when Joseph was only 14 years old, his father passed away, leaving the family with financial struggles. Despite his lack of resources, Joseph's strong faith and dedication led him on a remarkable spiritual journey.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2016-12-11 by 11 December 2016 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated in Vientiane, Laos, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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