
Blessed Rafaela Ybarra Arambarri De Villalonga
Feast Day
23-Feb
Born
16 January 1843 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain
Died
23 February 1900 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain
Beatified
30 September 1984 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
16 March 1970 by Pope Paul VI (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Rafaela Ybarra Arambarri De Villalonga was born on January 16, 1843, in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain, into a wealthy and pious family. Her parents, Gutiérrez de Cabiedes and Rosaria de Arambarri y Mancebo, instilled in her a deep religious faith from an early age. Rafaela demonstrated her piety by making her first Communion at the tender age of 11 and frequently engaging in long meditations on the suffering of Christ.
Cause for Canonization
Help Build This Profile
Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed Rafaela Ybarra Arambarri De Villalonga?
Report a Grace or MiracleSimilar Saints & Blesseds
Stay Connected
Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.