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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Blessed Irene Of Hungary
Blessed Irene of Hungary, also known as Irene Komnenos, Piroska, and Xene, was born in 1088 in Esztergom, Hungary.
Blessed Irene Stefani
Born on 22 August 1891 in Anfo, Brescia, Italy, she felt a deep calling to serve God and devoted herself to a life of...
Blessed Ireneo Rodríguez González
He was born on 10 February 1879 in the town of Los Balbases in Burgos, Spain.
Blessed Irmengard
She was a descendant of the great Emperor Charlemagne, which added to her prestigious background.
Blessed Irmgard
Blessed Irmtrud
Although limited information is available about her life, her correspondence with Saint Clare of Assisi and her...
Blessed Isaac Carrascal Moso
He was born on 11 April 1896 in Castrillo de Don Juan, Palencia, Spain.
Blessed Isabel Calduch Rovira
She was born on May 9, 1882, in Alcalá de Chivert, Castellón, Spain.
Blessed Isabel Sánchez Romero
At the age of 17, she made the decision to join the Dominicans and took the name Sister Ascensión de San José.
Blessed Isabelino Carmona Fernández
Isabelino Carmona Fernández, was a Dominican priest who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Isabella Crivelli
She was born in Milan and later joined the convent of Sant’Apollinare in Porta Romana, becoming a Poor Clare nun.
Blessed Isabella Of France
Blessed Isabella of France, also known as Isabel of France, was born in March 1225 into the royal family of France.
Blessed Isabelle
Blessed Isaias Boner
Born around the year 1400 in Cracow, Poland, Isaias Boner dedicated his life to the pursuit of theological knowledge...
Blessed Isfrid Of Ratzeburg
Blessed Isfrid of Ratzeburg, also known as Isfried or Isfrido, was born around the year 1115 in Germany.
Blessed Isidore Bakanja
At the age of 18, he was baptized on May 6, 1906, after receiving instruction from Trappist missionaries.
Blessed Isidore Ngei Ko Lat
He was born on 1920 in Ahtet Tawpon, Kayin, Myanmar.
Blessed Isidore Of Saint Joseph
Blessed Isidore of Saint Joseph, also known as Brother of the Will of God, Isidore de Loor, Isidoor de Loor, Isidoor of...