Blessed
Blessed Tomàs Sitjar Fortiá
Blessed Tomàs Sitjar Fortiá, a dedicated Jesuit priest, dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church in Spain.
Biography
Blessed Tomàs Sitjar Fortiá, a dedicated Jesuit priest, dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church in Spain. Born in the late 19th century (exact date unknown), he entered the Society of Jesus in 1880, embracing the Ignatian spiritual tradition. Following his ordination to the priesthood, he served with profound commitment, notably holding the significant positions of Rector of novices and later Superior of the Jesuit community in Gandia, Spain.
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