Mateo Casals
Claretian religious, martyr of the persecution in Spain
Who they were
The Acts of the Apostolic See record the decree on the martyrdom of Mateo Casals, Teófilo Casajús, Fernando Saperas and one hundred and six companions of the Congregation of Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in the cause of Barcelona and other dioceses.
The miracles
As a martyr he was raised to the altars without a miracle.
Why that counted as sanctity
He was put to death as a Claretian missionary in the Spanish persecution.
The cause
The cause continues. No postulation address is published here yet. Favours received through this person’s intercession, and offers of help, are best sent to the religious order or congregation they belonged to, or to the diocese where the cause was opened; either will pass them to the postulation.
Checked against the sources listed on 22 September 2026. Corrections welcome.