Blessed Roque Catalán Domingo

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

22-Jul

Born

24 January 1874 in Aldehuela, Teruel, Spain

Died

22 July 1936 in Hortaleza, Madrid, Spain

Beatified

11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato and Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra of Madrid

Venerated

23 March 2017 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Roque Catalán Domingo, also known as Roque-Catalán Domingo, was a devoted Brother in the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission who ultimately met a martyr's death during the Spanish Civil War. Born on January 24, 1874, in the village of Aldehuela, Teruel, Spain, he lived a life of faith and service to others.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2017-11-11 by 11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato and Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra of Madrid