Blessed Joseph Boissel
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 5
Born
December 20, 1909
Died
July 1, 5
Beatified
11 December 2016 by Pope Francis
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.