St. Joseph Manyanet i Vives – Priest and Founder of Religious Congregations

ST. JOSEPH MANYANET I VIVES(PRIEST)

St. Joseph Manyanet i Vives was a Spanish priest who founded the Society of St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Congregation of the Missionaries of the Holy Family. His dedication to education and family life led to his canonization as a saint.

St. Joseph Manyanet i Vives was born on January 7, 1833, in Tremp, Spain. He was a deeply devout man who felt a calling to the priesthood early in his life. After completing his seminary studies, Joseph became a priest in the Diocese of Barcelona, where he began his mission of serving the Church through his work in education.

In 1857, St. Joseph Manyanet i Vives founded the Congregation of the Missionaries of the Holy Family with the aim of promoting the sanctification of family life and the Christian education of youth. He was also the founder of the Society of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, another religious community focused on helping children and families live their faith more deeply.

St. Joseph’s life was dedicated to strengthening the Christian family and supporting the education of young people. His approach was rooted in deep spirituality and the belief that a strong, faith-filled family was the foundation for a strong society. He worked tirelessly to spread this message, organizing schools, retreats, and various initiatives aimed at fostering Christian family values.

St. Joseph Manyanet's impact was particularly evident in his work with young people, both in his role as a teacher and in his efforts to encourage others to dedicate their lives to the service of the Church. His vision was that by educating and forming young people in the Catholic faith, a new generation of faithful and committed Christians could transform the world.

After a life dedicated to education and religious service, St. Joseph Manyanet i Vives passed away on December 17, 1901. His work lived on through the institutions he founded, and he was recognized for his contribution to the Church and to the Christian family. He was beatified in 1987 and canonized by Pope John Paul II on April 16, 2004.

Feast Day

17-5-

Birth Date

7-1-1833

Died Date

17-12-1901

Canonised Date

16-4-2004

Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain

O St. Joseph Manyanet, you dedicated your life to the education of children and the evangelization of the young. Intercede for us, that we may always seek the welfare of the youth and teach them the ways of Christ with love and patience. Amen.
ST. JOSEPH MANYANET I VIVES(PRIEST)

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ST. JOSEPH MANYANET I VIVES(PRIEST)

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