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The Blesseds

On the path to sainthood, these holy men and women have been recognized by the Church for their heroic virtue. Their lives remind us that holiness is a journey each of us is called to walk.

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Blessed Dominic Magoshichi

Blessed Dominic Magoshichi, also known as Dominic of Fiunga or Dominicus, was a lifelong layman in the…

Blessed Roger Faverge

Blessed Roger Faverge , Lasalian religious, martyr of France In the sea of Rochefort in France, Blessed Roger…

Blessed Jaume Puigferrer Mora

Blessed Jaume Puigferrer Mora, also known as Brother Miquel De Jesus, was a devoted member of the Brothers of…

Blessed Antonio Huertas Vargas

Blessed Antonio Huertas Vargas, also known as Antonio Vargas Huertas, was a devoted Catholic priest hailing…

Blessed Ebontius Of Babastro

Blessed Ebontius of Babastro, also known as Ebon, Eboncio, Ponce, Poncio, or Pontius, was a prominent figure…

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Blessed Apolinar Franco

Blessed Apolinar Franco, also known as Apollinaris, was a devout Franciscan Friar Minor (Observants) priest…

Blessed Josep Plana Rebugent

Blessed Josep Plana Rebugent, also known as Brother Emeri Josep, was a devoted member of the Brothers of the…

Blessed Fortunato Arias Sánchez

Blessed Fortunato Arias Sánchez, a Catholic priest in the diocese of Albacete, Spain, was born on 11 June…

Blessed Julián Delgado Díez

Blessed Julián Delgado Díez, also known as Brother Hugo Julián, was a member of the Brothers of the Christian…

Blessed Pere Sitges Obiols

Blessed Pere Sitges Obiols, also known as Pere Sitges Obiols, was born on April 17, 1900, in La Cellera,…

Blessed Francis Of Saint Bonaventure

Blessed Francis of Saint Bonaventure, also known as Blessed Francis of Tokyo, was a renowned Franciscan Friar…

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Blessed Manuel Binimelis Cabré

Blessed Manuel Binimelis Cabré, also known as Manuel Cabré, was a Vincentian priest who was martyred during…

Blessed Francisco Maqueda López

Blessed Francisco Maqueda López, also known as Francisco López Maqueda, was born on 10 October 1914 in…

Blessed Tomás De Zumárraga Lazcano

Blessed Tomás De Zumárraga Lazcano, also known as Tomás of the Holy Spirit or Thomas, was a Dominican priest…

Blessed Mancius Of Saint Thomas

Blessed Mancius of Saint Thomas, also known as Mancius Shibata, was a Dominican friar and martyr who was born…

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Blessed Paul Of Saint Clare

Blessed Paul of Saint Clare, also known as Peter Paul of Saint Claire, was a Franciscan Friars Minor…

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Blessed Pierresulpicechristophe Faverge

Blessed Pierresulpicechristophe Faverge, also known as Brother Roger, was a devout Salesian brother who…

Blessed Cosmas Of Palermo

Blessed Cosmas of Palermo, also known as Cosma, was born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. From an early age, he…

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Blessed John BecheBlessedBorn in England, little is known about his early life.

Blessed John BodeyBlessedHe received a thorough education at Winchester and Oxford, where he excelled academically.

Blessed John BrettonBlessedBiography of Blessed John Bretton:

Blessed John BuoniBlessedIn his youth, he lived a frivolous life as a jester in the Italian courts, indulging in wild living and carefree behavior.

Blessed John CareyBlessedHe was born in Dublin, Ireland, and little is known about his early life.

Blessed John ColombiniBlessedHe came from a wealthy and influential patrician family, and from an early age, he exhibited traits of greed, ambition, and a quick-temper.

Blessed John CorneliusBlessedBorn to Irish immigrant parents.

Blessed John DavyBlessedHe is remembered for his unwavering faith and martyrdom.

Blessed John De MontmirailBlessedBlessed John de Montmirail, also known as Seigneur de Montmirail on the Marne and John de Monte Mirabili, was a French nobleman born in…

Blessed John Del BastoneBlessedHe hailed from a wealthy farm family and was the youngest of five children of Bonello and Superla Botegoni.

Blessed John Del PradoBlessedHe was born in Morgobresio, in the Kingdom of Léon, Spain, although his exact date of birth remains unknown.

Blessed John DiscalceatBlessedLittle is known about his early life, except that he worked as a stone mason before dedicating himself to a religious vocation.

Blessed John DuckettBlessedHe was a relative of Blessed James Duckett, possibly his grandson.

Blessed John Duns ScotusBlessedHe came from a wealthy farmer family and entered the order of Friars Minor at Dumfries, where his uncle Elias Duns served as the superior.

Blessed John EustaceBlessedBorn in an unknown year, he entered the religious life and became a monk at the prestigious Benedictine Cistercian Abbey of Mons in Belgium.

Blessed John FeltonBlessedNot much is known about his early life, except that he belonged to a family of some means and was the father of Blessed Thomas Felton.

Blessed John FenwickBlessedHis family disowned him when he converted to Catholicism, a decision that would shape the course of his life and ultimately lead to his…

Blessed John FinchBlessedHis upbringing provided him with intimate insight into both worlds, yet he embraced Catholicism with profound conviction.

Blessed John FingleyBlessedHe was born around 1553 in Barnley, Yorkshire, England.

Blessed John ForestBlessedAs a young man, he joined the Friars Minor of the Regular Observance at Greenwich, England, in his late teens, dedicating his life to the…