Blessed
Martyrs of Barcelona (Luke of Saint Joseph and 13 Companions)
Biography
Father Luke of San Joseph (born José Tristany Pujol) and 13 of his confreres, Discalced Carmelites of Barcelona, suffered martyrdom at the height of the Spanish Civil War. Their names are: Fathers Luke of St Joseph, George of St Joseph, James of St Teresa, John Joseph of Jesus Crucified, Romualdo of St Catherine, Peter Thomas of the Virgin of the Pilar, Louis Mary of the God of Mercy, Joseph Mariano of the Angels, Marcelo of St Anne, Anthony Mary of Jesus, Alphonsus of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Edward of the Infant Jesus, Gabriel of the Annunciation and Joachim of St Joseph.
The decree on their martyrdom was promulgated on June 22, 2004. The beatification ceremony took place on October 28, 2007.
Procedure
1. The canonical norms concerning the procedure to be followed in the Causes of Saints are stated in the Apostolic Constitution Divinus Perfectionis Magister promulgated by John Paul II on 25 January 1983 (AAS LXXV, 1983, 349-355).
2. To initiate a Cause it is necessary that at least five years pass after the death of the candidate. This is to allow for greater balance and objectivity in the evaluation of the case and to allow the emotions of the moment to decant. There must be a clear conviction among people about his/her sanctity (fama sanctitas) and about the efficacy of his/her intercession with the Lord (fama signorum).
