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 107Blessed Ingrid Of Sweden
Blessed Ingrid of Sweden, also known as Ingrid Elofsdotter of Skánninge and Ingrid Elovsdotter, was born in the 13th...
Blessed Ingrid of Skänninge
Blessed Innocent Of Berzo
Blessed Innocent of Berzo, also known as Giovanni Scalvinoni, Innocenzo de Berzo, was a renowned Capuchin priest born...
Blessed Innocenty Guz
Blessed Innocenzo da Berzo Scalvinoni
Blessed Inocencio García Díez
The details of his early life and education are not readily available, but we know that he devoted his life to the...
Blessed Inés Rodríguez Fernández
She was born on November 2, 1889, in Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain.
Blessed Ioachim Kuroemon
He lived during a period of intense persecution against Christians in Japan, which led to his martyrdom and subsequent...
Blessed Ioachim Watanabe Jirozaemon
He was born around 1551 in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, Japan, and little is known about his early life and family background.
Blessed Ioan Bãlan
He dedicated his life to the Catholic Church and made significant contributions as a priest and bishop before being...
Blessed Ioan Suciu
He displayed exceptional academic talents from a young age and embarked on a journey of theological studies.
Blessed Ioanna Takeda
Born around 1548 in Ise, Mie, Japan, she led a devout and faithful life.
Blessed Ioannes Hara Mondo
He was a member of the Franciscan Tertiary Order and is revered as a martyr for his unwavering commitment to his faith.
Blessed Ioannes Hattori Jingoro
He was born around 1570 in Muro, Nara, Japan, and is best known as the father of Blessed Petrus Hattori.
Blessed Ioannes Kisaku
Born around 1605 in Kuchinotsu, Nagasaki, Japan, not much is known about his early life or family background.
Blessed Ioannes Minami Gorozaemon
He was born around the year 1568 in Yamato, Kagoshima, Japan.
Blessed Ioannes Nishi Mataishi
Born into a family
Blessed Ioannes Yoshida Shoun
He was born in Miyako, Japan, and was baptized by Jesuit missionaries in the archdiocese of Nagasaki.
Blessed Ion Costist
From a young age, Ion displayed deep piety and a strong desire to seek out the greatest Christians.
Blessed Ippolita Of Melegnano
Blessed Ippolita of Melegnano, also known as Blessed Ippolita Capelli, was a Poor Clare nun who lived in the monastery...