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 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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Page 105Blessed Humbeline Of Jully
Blessed Humbeline of Jully, also known as Hombeline, Homberga, Humbelina, Ombelina, Ombeline, or Ombline, was born in...
Blessed Humbert
Born into the faithful, his specific date and place of birth remain unknown to historical record.
Blessed Humbert Iii Of Savoy
Blessed Humbert III of Savoy, born in 1136 in Avigliana, Italy, was the son of Count Amadeus III of Savoy and Matilda...
Blessed Humbert Of Clairvaux
Blessed Humbert of Clairvaux, also known as Humbert of Igny, was a Benedictine monk and the trusted associate of Saint...
Blessed Humbert Of Romans
Blessed Humbert of Romans, also known as Humbert of Romans, was born in 1193 in Romans, Dauphiné, France.
Blessed Humiliana De Cerchi
At the young age of 16, she entered into marriage but unfortunately became a widow in her youth.
Blessed Humphrey Middlemore
Born in an unknown year, little is known about his early life and background.
Blessed Humphrey Pritchard
Born in Wales, Humphrey Pritchard studied at the prestigious University of Oxford in England, where he developed a...
Blessed Hyacinthe-Marie Cormier
Blessed Hyacinthmarie Cormier
Blessed Hyacinth-Marie Cormier, also known as Louis-Stanislas-Henri Cormier, was born on 8 December 1832 in Orléans,...
Blessed Hélinand
Blessed Hélènemariephilippine De Chappotin De Neuville
Blessed HélèneMariePhilippine de Chappotin de Neuville, also known as Marie of the Passion, was born on May 21, 1839,...
Blessed Iacobus Bunzo Gengoro
He was the son of Blessed Thomas and Maria Gengoro.
Blessed Iacobus Chu Munmo
Orphaned at a young age, he was raised by his grandmother, who instilled in him a deep sense of faith.
Blessed Iacobus Gwon Sangyeon
He was a layman who lived during a challenging period in Korean history when Christianity was heavily persecuted.
Blessed Iacobus Of Hiji
Born in the diocese of Fukuoka, he was the son of Blessed Balthasar Kagayama Hanzaemon, a fellow martyr and venerated...
Blessed Iacobus Won Sibo
He was born in 1730 in Hongju, Chungcheong-do, South Korea.
Blessed Ida
Blessed Ida Of Argensolles
Blessed Ida of Argensolles, also known as Ida of Liege, was a Benedictine nun and prominent figure in the Catholic...