Blessed Martí Tarrés Puigpelat
Feast Day
17 February; 6 November as one of the Martyred Franciscan Capuchins of Barcelona
Born
8 October 1877 in a farm house outside Berga, Barcelona, Spain
Died
17 February 1937 in Barcelona, Spain
Beatified
21 November 2015 by Pope Francis; celebrated at the cathedral of Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia, Barcelona, Spain presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
Venerated
5 June 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Martí Tarrés Puigpelat was born on October 8, 1877, in a farmhouse outside Berga, Barcelona, Spain. From a young age, he felt a deep devotion to the Catholic faith and felt called to dedicate his life to God. At the age of 18, Martí joined the Franciscan Capuchins on November 21, 1886, in Arenys de Mar, Spain.
Cause for Canonization
Feast Days
Help Build This Profile
Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed Martí Tarrés Puigpelat?
Report a Grace or MiracleStay Connected
Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.