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Blessed José Castro Díaz

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

21-Sep

Born

8 February 1888 in Villanueva de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain

Died

21 September 1936 in Granja de Torrehermosa, Badajoz, Spain

Beatified

16 October 2021 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Córdoba, Spain, presided by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro

Venerated

23 November 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed José Castro Díaz, also known as Father José Castro Díaz, was a devoted priest of the diocese of Córdoba, Spain. He was born on February 8, 1888, in Villanueva de Córdoba, a town located in the province of Córdoba. From an early age, José demonstrated a deep faith and a passion for serving others.

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