Blessed Joseph Oriol Isern Massó
Feast Day
29-Sep
Born
16 June 1909 in Villanueva y Geltrú, Barcelona, Spain
Died
Machine-gunned on 29 September 1936 at a ruined house next to the Pont de Ser, Seriñá, Girona, Spain by members of the Communist militia; buried in a mass grave nearby; relics re-interred in a niche in the cemetery of Canet de Mar, Spain on 30 March 1940
Beatified
6 May 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition in the Cathedral of Santa Maria, Girona, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
Venerated
8 July 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Joseph Oriol Isern Massó, also known as Joseph Oriol Isern Massó, was born on 16 June 1909 in Villanueva y Geltrú, Barcelona, Spain. At the age of 20, he joined the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, demonstrating a strong dedication to his faith and calling. After several years of rigorous preparation and spiritual formation, Joseph was ordained as a priest in 1933.
Cause for Canonization
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