
Blessed Luis Urbano Lanaspa
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
21-Aug
Born
3 June 1882 in Zaragoza, Spain
Died
21 August 1936 in “El Morrot,” Barcelona, Spain
Beatified
11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
20 December 1999 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Luis Urbano Lanaspa, a Dominican priest, was born on 3 June 1882 in Zaragoza, Spain. He entered the Dominican Order and professed his vows on 30 October 1899. Known for his deep intellect and academic pursuits, Father Lanaspa earned degrees in both physics and theology.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2001-03-11 by 11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
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