Father Bigordà, who served as rector of the Sant Medir parish, in the Bordeta neighborhood of Barcelona, until 1993, dedicated 73 years of his life to the priesthood. His career was marked by his firm opposition to the Franco dictatorship and his constant defense of the most needy.

One of the most notable events of his life was hosting, in 1964, the founding assembly of Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) in Catalonia, a key movement in the workers' struggle. Later, in 2001, while serving as rector of the Santa Maria del Pi parish, he hosted a 40-day sit-in by immigrants, alongside Josep Maria Vidal Aunós, to denounce the injustice of the immigration law.

As a journalist, Bigordà collaborated with various media outlets, including EL PERIÓDICO, the magazine Foc Nou, and El Correo Catalán. He also co-founded, in 1964, the Amadeu Oller Prize for poetry in Catalan, aimed at young unpublished poets. His published books include Sant Medir, desde la crónica y desde el mañana: 1948-1998 and Iglesia y país: tres testimonios.

His social commitment was recognized by the Barcelona City Council, which awarded him the Medal of Honor of Barcelona in 1998. His teaching duties included serving as a professor of Canon Law at the Seminari Major and of Moral Theology at the Faculty of Theology of Barcelona during the 1970s.

The wake for Josep Bigordà will take place this Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 at the Sant Medir parish, where he served for decades, followed by the funeral.