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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Today's Readings (USCCB)Blesseds Celebrated Today
Blessed Miroslav Bulešic
He was born on 13 May 1920 in Cabrunici, Svetvincenat, Istarska, Croatia.
Blessed Isidre Torres Balsells
He was born on 27 November 1874 in Blancafort, a small village in the region of Tarragona.
Blessed Edward Kazmierski
He came from a humble background as the son of a poor cobbler in the Archdiocese of Poznan.
Blessed María de la Encarnación Rosal
Blessed Fortunato Velasco Tobar
He grew up in a devout Catholic family and showed an early inclination towards the priesthood.
Blessed Jarogniew Wojciechowski
He was born on November 5, 1922, in Poznan, Wielkopolskie, Poland, to a troubled family.
Blessed Rigoberto Aquilino De Anta Barrio
He was born on January 4, 1894, in the town of Sax, Alicante, Spain.
Blessed Edward Klinik
He grew up in a devout Catholic family in the archdiocese of Poznan.
Blessed Veronica Antal
She was the eldest of four children in her family and was raised in a home deeply rooted in the Christian faith.
Blessed Franciszek Kesy
He was the son of a carpenter who moved his family to Poznan in search of work.
Blessed André Fardeau
Born on 19 November 1761 in Soucelles, Maine-et-Loire, France, André's life was marked by unwavering dedication to his...
Blessed Lorenzo Lizasoáin Lizaso
He was the son of Miguel Ángel Lizasoain and Francisca Lizaso.
Blessed Antonio De Blanes
While specific details about his early life, such as his date of birth and representation, remain unknown, the legacy...
Blessed Félix González Tejedor
He joined the Salesians at Carabanchel Alto in Madrid, Spain, and made his vows on 13 September 1907.
Blessed Luis Almécija Lázaro
He came from a devout farming family and was baptized just three days after his birth.
Blessed Czeslaw Jozwiak
He received his education from the Salesians and became an active member of the Salesian youth oratory.
Blessed Maksymilian Binkiewicz
He displayed remarkable intelligence and a deep devotion to Catholicism from a young age.
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Blessed Hugh Canefro
He was deeply devoted to serving others and dedicated his life to the care of the sick and poor.
Blessed Hugh Faringdon
Little is known about his early life and education, but he rose to prominence in the early 16th century as an...
Blessed Hugh Green
He was a brilliant scholar, known for his intellectual prowess and accomplishments.
Blessed Hugh More
Educated at the prestigious Oxford University and later at Gray’s Inn, More initially followed the path of an Anglican...
Blessed Hugh Of Bonnevaux
Blessed Hugh of Bonnevaux, also known as Ugo, was a prominent figure in the medieval Catholic Church.
Blessed Hugh Of Fosse
Blessed Hugh of Fosse, a priest and devoted disciple of Saint Norbert, succeeded his spiritual master as the second...
Blessed Hugh Of Macon
Blessed Hugh of Macon, also known as Hugh of Pontigny, was a Cistercian Benedictine monk who played a significant role...
Blessed Hugh Of Marchiennes
Blessed Hugh of Marchiennes, also known as Hugh of Tournai, was born in Tournai, Belgium, in an unknown year.
Blessed Hugh Of Montaigu
Blessed Hugh of Montaigu, also known as Hugh of Cluny, was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the...
Blessed Hugh Of Ostia
Blessed Hugh of Ostia, also known as Hugh of Châlons, Hugh Ostiensis, or Hugh the Confessor, was born in the diocese of...
Blessed Hugh Of Sassoferrato
Blessed Hugh of Sassoferrato, also known as Hugh of Actes, Hugh of Actis, Hugh of Atti, Hugues, Hugo, or Ugo, was born...
Blessed Hugh Of Vaucelles
Blessed Hugh of Vaucelles, also known as Hugh of Cambrai, was a highly esteemed figure in Catholicism during the...
Blessed Hugh Taylor
Little is known about his early life, but he later studied at Rheims, France, where he deepened his knowledge and...
Blessed Hugo Of Haarlem
Blessed Hugo of Haarlem, also known as Hugo van Asch van IJsselstein, was a layman who was martyred by Calvinists...
Blessed Hugolinus Magalotti
As a young man, he enjoyed a life of privilege and wealth.
Blessed Hugolinus Of Gualdo Cattaneo
Blessed Hugolinus of Gualdo Cattaneo, also known as Hugo Linus a Gualdo Captaneorum, Hugo Linus of Gualdo, Ugolino de...
Blessed Hugolinus Zefferini
However, due to civil strife, his family was forced to flee Cortona for Mantua when Hugolinus was just a baby.
Blessed Hugues