Father Founder

Bishop Luis Amigó y Ferrer

Biographical data of the Venerable

Venerable Luis Amigó was born at Masamagrell (Valencia Spain) on October 17, 1854. He entered the Seminary in Valencia where he finished secondary education. Moved by the desire of perfection, he dedicated to consecrate himself totally to the Lord. On April 12, 1874 he received the habit of St. Francis in the convent of the Capuchin Fathers at   Bayona       (France). He was ordained into priesthood on March 29, 1879. St. Pius X elevated-him to the Episcopal dignity and he was consecrated as bishop on June 9, 1907. He passed away on the    first day of October 1934 at Godella (Valencia).His life and his ardent and fruitful apostolate was inspired by the motto: “I give my life for my sheep.” His love for the youth induced him to found two religious congregations. THE CONGREGATION OF TERTIARY CAPUCHINS  OF THE HOLY FAMILY (WOMEN) on April 27, 1885, and the CONGREGATION OF TERTIARY CAPUCHINS OF THE OUR LADY OF SORROWS (MEN) on April 12, 1889. From Spain the two Congregations spread all over the world.

Venerable Luis Amigo entrusted this to his children: “You my beloved children constituted by Jesus little shepherds of His flock, are the ones to go after the lost sheep, until you bring them back to the flock of the Good Shepherd”; and he gave them, as a model and protectress the Sorrowful Virgin. Inspired by her patronage, the Tertiary Capuchins consider themselves cooperators in the regeneration of the youth.