Blessed Mateu Garrolera Masferrer
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
2-Oct
Born
11 November 1888 in San Miguel de Oladella, Girona, Spain
Died
Shot on 2 October 1936 in Madrid, Spain
Beatified
28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
Venerated
26 June 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Mateu Garrolera Masferrer, also known as Mateo Garrolera Masferrer, was born on 11 November 1888 in San Miguel de Oladella, Girona, Spain. He entered the Salesians of Don Bosco, a religious congregation founded by Saint John Bosco, and made his solemn profession on 26 July 1916, committing himself to a life of service and devotion.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
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