Miquel Galitó i Pubill was born in Castellnou de Seana in Lerida, Spain in 1943 and died suddenly in Barcelona in 2012. He formed a close-knit family with his wife Esther Mari, his daughter Maria Esther and his grandson Álex.
With a deep interest in culture and history, Miquel was a driving force, inspiration and steadfast advocate in his commitment to making his native Castellnou de Seana a cultural hub. He sought to promote the legacy of his beloved village and was its pre-eminent historian. He served with great enthusiasm as director of the Estudis Castellnouencs. His great passions were writing and painting. His artistic sensibility always inspired acts of generosity, as each of his art exhibitions would result in a charitable initiative or direct support for social welfare projects.
After his retirement, he devoted his time to volunteering with Convivim, a project run by the Viarany Foundation (an organisation promoted by the Teresian Association in Barcelona) dedicated to providing shelter, literacy training, education and support for the social and personal integration of adult migrants.
A fruitful life in the Teresian Association
Miquel and his wife Esther Mari first came to know the Teresian Association as parents at San Pío X School (now Col·legi Arrels), through María Cursarch. They were very involved in the school parents’ association and in whatever else might be asked of them. They soon became members of the ACIT married couples’ group, participating fully in all its activities.
In 1986, he joined the Executive Committee of the ACIT Barcelona Association (now ACIT Levante Norte). Miquel took on the role of secretary and, later, president of ACIT Levante Norte, eventually becoming president of the ACIT Federation of Spain as well. It was with great emotion that he was among those who presented the TA votive offering in Covadonga in 2010, marking the 25th anniversary of the ACIT Federation.
Miquel’s life was fruitful and marked by a commitment that was both inspiring and contagious. He was never too tired for the Teresian Association and always found time for it. He leaves us a great legacy of dedication, enthusiasm and true friendship.
He was a man of faith and a member of the Teresian Association which he loved with all his heart. He lived out his faith with a deep commitment to transforming society, contributing his time, his dynamism and his constant spirit of service.
A shining example of perseverance and generosity, he was always ready to lend a helping hand through charitable projects and initiatives for social integration. His life and his unconditional dedication serve as an inspiration to us all.
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