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 Ralph Corby
His education, reflecting his vocation, was pursued at the College of Saint Omer in France, followed by studies at the…
Blessed Gregorio Sánchez Sancho
He is remembered for his unwavering faith and dedication to his religious vocation.
Blessed Ignatius Klopotowski
He came from a pious and patriotic family, and his deep faith guided him throughout his life.
Blessed Ascensión Lloret Marcos
She lived during a tumultuous period in Spanish history, marked by the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Thomas Tsuji
He was born into a noble Japanese family and received a Jesuit education at Arima.
Blessed Alexander Of Milan
Blessed Alexander of Milan, also known as Beato Alessandro da Milano, was a zealous and pious Franciscan Friar Minor…
Blessed Berengario Bertrandi
While much information about his life remains scarce, Franciscan records recognize him as a confessor, indicating his…
Blessed Eugenia Picco
She was the daughter of Giuseppe Picco, a famous touring musician, and Adelaide del Corno.
Blessed John Maki
He was born in Nagasaki, Japan, but little is known about his early life.
Blessed Claudebarnabé Laurent De Mascloux
He was born on June 11, 1735, in Dorat, Haute-Vienne, France, into a devout Catholic family.
Blessed Félix Gómezpinto Piñero
He hailed from a devout Catholic farming family and was one of four children.
Blessed Giovanni Battista Mazzucconi
He dedicated his life to serving God as a priest and became a member of the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions.
Blessed Ludovicus Maki Soetsu
As a devoted member of this lay religious family, he embodied the Franciscan spirit of humility and service in his daily…
Blessed John Duckett
He was a relative of Blessed James Duckett, possibly his grandson.
Blessed François Doudinot De La Boissière
He grew up in a devout Catholic family and demonstrated an early inclination towards religious life.
Blessed Józef and Wiktoria Ulma and their Seven Children
The cause concerns the martyrdom of the whole Ulma family in the persecution of the Jews unleashed in Poland after the…
Blessed Ascensión de San José de Calasanz Lloret Marco
Blessed Maria Of Bourbon
Blessed Maria of Bourbon, also known as Blessed Maria of France, was a 15th-century French noblewoman closely linked to…
Blessed Antoni Bonet Sero
He was born on March 20, 1907, in Albi, Lleida, Spain.
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Blessed Placido Riccardi
Having spent his youth engaged in worldly pursuits, Placido eventually turned towards a more spiritual path.
Blessed Plàcid Fàbrega Julià
Following the example of his older brother, he joined the Marist Brothers of the Schools as a teenager at San Andrea…
Blessed Plácido Camino Fernández
He was born on May 6, 1890, in Laguna de Negrillos, Léon, Spain.
Blessed Plácido García Gilabert
From a young age, he displayed a keen interest in his studies, which led him to join the Franciscan minor seminary in…
Blessed Ponce de Faucigny
Blessed Ponciano Nieto Asensio
He was a dedicated Catholic priest and a member of the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission.
Blessed Pontius De Barellis
Born in Lyon, France, his exact date of birth and death are not provided in the available information.
Blessed Pontius De Clariana
Although limited information is available about his life, his devotion and service to the Church is recognized and…
Blessed Pontius Of Faucigny
Blessed Pontius of Faucigny, also known as Pontius of Sixt or Ponzio, was born around the year 1100 in the region of…
Blessed Ponzio Of Barellis
Little is known about his early life, but he distinguished himself academically by receiving a doctorate in civil law.
Blessed Ponzio Of Villeneuve
Blessed Ponzio of Villeneuve, also known as Ponce, was a Benedictine monk and served as the abbot of the Abbey of…
Blessed Pope Benedict Xi
As a young man, he joined the Dominican order and later became the Ninth Master-General of his Order in 1296.
Blessed Pope Eugene Iii
Born in Montemagno, Pisa, Italy, Eugene's early life was marked by his deep devotion to God and his scholarly pursuits.
Blessed Pope Innocent Xi
His brother later became the bishop of Novara, Italy.
Blessed Primitivo Sandín Miñambres
He was born on January 25, 1893, in Santibáñez de Tera, Zamora, Spain.
Blessed Primo Andrés Lanas
He was born on February 7, 1877, in Maeztu, Alava, Spain.
Blessed Protais de Séez Bourdon
Blessed Protasi Cubells Minguell
He dedicated his life to serving others, particularly children, in various hospitals where he lived and worked as a…