
Blessed Pere Vives Coll
Feast Day
19 October; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs
Born
23 September 1878 in Pallejá, Barcelona, Spain
Died
19 October 1936 in Mas Claret, Sant Pere dels Arquells, Lleida, Spain
Beatified
21 October 2017 by Pope; beatification celebrated at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato
Venerated
21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Pere Vives Coll, also known as Pere Coll Vives, was a devoted member of the Claretians and a notable figure in the history of the Catholic Church. He was born on 23 September 1878 in the town of Pallejá, Barcelona, Spain. From a young age, Pere showed great piety and a strong inclination towards serving others.
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