Saint Anthony was born in Catalonia, Spain, in 1807. At the age of 28, he was ordained as a priest. However, due to his health, he was prevented to enter the Order. Despite this, he still became one of the most popular preachers in Spain.
At 42, he founded a religious institute of missionaries which is now known as the Claretians. He also established the Religious Publishing House, since he has always been interested in the Catholic Press.
He died at the age of 63 while in exile near the border of Spain.
