Saint Paula of Saint Joseph of Calasanz
Also known as: Paula Montal Fornes; Paula Montal; Paola Montal; Paola Montal Fornes
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
February 26
Born
October 11, 1799
Died
February 26, 1889
Canonized
25 November 2001 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
18 April 1993 by Pope John Paul II at Rome
Biography
Saint Paula of Saint Joseph of Calasanz, also known as Paula Montal Fornes, was born on 11 October 1799 in Arenys de Mar, a small seaside village near Barcelona, Spain. She was the daughter of Ramon and Vicenta Fornes Montal and grew up in a large and devoutly Catholic family. Sadly, Paula's father passed away when she was only 10 years old....