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 111Blessed Jacques Burin
He was born on 6 January 1756 in Champfleur, Sarthe, France, and dedicated his life to serving the Catholic Church.
Blessed Jacques Corbeau
Born in the latter part of the 16th century in France, Jacques dedicated his life to the service of God and his...
Blessed Jacques Désiré Laval
He came from a devout family and was deeply influenced by the examples set by his mother and his uncle, who was a...
Blessed Jacques Gagnot
He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, joining the Discalced Carmelites and embracing...
Blessed Jacques Laigneau De Langellerie
He was born on 17 April 1747 in La Flèche, Sarthe, France, into a devout Catholic family.
Blessed Jacques Ledoyen
He is remembered as a martyr who suffered during the persecutions of the French Revolution.
Blessed Jacques Lombardie
He was born on 1 December 1737 in Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France, and dedicated his life to serving God and His people.
Blessed Jacques Netsetov
Growing up in this unique cultural and geographical setting, he developed a deep appreciation for both his Russian...
Blessed Jacques Of Valois
Blessed Jacques of Valois, also known as Jacques de Calabre, was a Mercedarian friar who dedicated his life to serving...
Blessed Jacques Retouret
He came from a family of merchants and received a good education, displaying a deep love for books from an early age.
Blessed Jacques Salès
He was born in 1556 and grew up in a devout Catholic family.
Blessed Jacques-Louis de Besançon Loir
Blessed Jacques-Morelle Dupas
Blessed Jacquesmorelle Dupas
He dedicated his life to serving God and his community as a priest in the diocese of Poitiers.
Blessed Jadwiga Karolina Zak
She was born on 27 December 1892 in Oswiecim, Malopolskie, Poland, to a devout Catholic family.
Blessed Jaime Bonet Nadal
Blessed Jaime Buch Canals
Blessed Jaime Calatrava Romero
Born on 18 December 1913 in Granada, Spain, he grew up in a loving and religious family.
Blessed Jaime Gascón Bordas
He was born on July 25, 1886, in Forcall, Castellón de la Plana, Spain.
Blessed Jaime María Carretero Rojas
He was raised in a devout Catholic family, which fostered his deep spiritual life and vocation to the priesthood.