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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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Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Priest and Martyr

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Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Priest and Martyr

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Blesseds Celebrated Today

Blessed Antonio Luque Jurado

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Born on June 18, 1874, in Belalcázar, Córdoba, Spain, he grew up in a humble yet spiritually rich environment.

Blessed Dionisio Pérez García

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From a young age, he exhibited a strong sense of devotion and a desire to serve God.

Blessed Guglielmo Of Parma

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Blessed Guglielmo of Parma, also known as William, was born to the Italian nobility in Italy.

Blessed Arsenio De La Viuda Solla

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Attracted to a life of piety and service, he joined the Dominicans as a lay brother on 13 May 1903.

Blessed Francisco Santos Cadierno

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He dedicated his life to serving God and became a member of the Dominican Order on September 30, 1930, in Almagro,...

Blessed Sante da Urbino Brancorsini

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Blessed Natalio Camazón Junquera

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He was the son of Marcelino and Jacoba, and at the tender age of two days, he was baptized into the Catholic faith.

Blessed Ezequiél Prieto Otero

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Feeling called to the religious life, Ezequiél joined the Franciscan Capuchins on 2 February 1907, taking the name...

Blessed Antonio Trancho Andrés

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He joined the Dominican Order in Almagro, Spain, on 23 September 1917, demonstrating his commitment to a life of...

Blessed Manuel Fernándezherba Pereira

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He received his education at Piarist schools in Celanova, Spain, where he demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for the...

Blessed Eduardo Sáinz Lantarón

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Eduardo joined the Dominican Order in 1924, embracing a life dedicated to God and the service of others.

Blessed Sebastián Sáinz López

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He dedicated his life to the service of God and humanity and became a member of the Order of Preachers, commonly known...

Blessed Ovidio Bravo Porras

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He was born on 13 April 1908 in the small town of Fuenteandrino, located in the province of Palencia, Spain.

Blessed Alberto Pandoni

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He was born around the year 1200 in Brescia, Italy.

Blessed Jocund Bonet Mercadé

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He was born on March 10, 1875, in Tarragona, and dedicated his life to serving God and the Catholic Church.

Blessed Ricardo Atanes Castro

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He was born on August 5, 1875, in Cualedro, a town in the province of Orense, Spain.

Blessed Félix Yuste Cava

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From an early age, he displayed remarkable piety and was known as a devout and prayerful child.

Blessed Joaquín Frade Eiras

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Martyr

He was born on April 5, 1878, in Visantoña, Lugo, Spain.

Blessed José García Librán

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Martyr

He was born on 19 August 1909 in Herreruela de Oropesa, Toledo, Spain.

Blessed Maria Elisabetta Renzi

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Blessed Antonio María Martín Povea

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He lived during a time of great turmoil in Spain, notably the Spanish Civil War.

Blessed Segundo Pérez Arias

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He was born on 2 May 1874 in Armellada, León, Spain.

Blessed Sanctes Brancasino

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He was born in the small village of Montefabbri, Italy, where he grew up in a humble and pious family.

Blessed Pedro López Delgado

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His early life was marked by a strong faith and a deep sense of vocation, which led him to join the Dominican Order in...

Blessed Ángel De La Red Pérez

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He was born on 26 February 1882 in the town of Valdavida, located in the province of León, Spain.

Blessed Ángel Marina Álvarez

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He was born on 28 March 1890 in Barruelo de los Carabeos, Santander, Spain.

Blessed Luis Suárez Velasco

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At the age of 20, Luis joined the Dominican Order in Almagro, Spain, in 1917.

Blessed Basilio González Herrero

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Little is known about his early life and upbringing.

Blessed Vicente Rubiols Castelló

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He was born on 13 March 1874 in Gandía, Valencia, Spain.

Blessed Fernando García De Dios

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He was the son of Louis and Francisca, who worked as doormen for the Augustinian mothers of San Felices.

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Blessed Jaime Ortiz Alzueta

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As a young child, Jaime exhibited a wild and undisciplined nature, but at the age of 12, he was entrusted to the care...

Blessed Jak Bushati

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Little is known about his early life, but he dedicated himself to the service of God and pursued his studies at the...

Blessed Jakob Gapp

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He was the seventh child of Martin Gapp and Antonia Wach, who belonged to the working class.

Blessed Jakob Kern

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Blessed Jakov Varingez

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Jakov's parents, Leonardo and Beatrice...

Blessed Jakov Zadranin

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Blessed Jakub Strzemię

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Blessed James

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Blessed Giacomo l’Elemosiniere , martyr at Chiusi At Città della Pieve in Umbria, Blessed James , known as the...

Blessed James Alfred Miller

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Born on 21 September 1944 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, he exhibited a deep devotion to his faith and a strong...

Blessed James Aymerich

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Born in Barcelona, Spain, his exact date of birth is unknown, but historical records indicate that he lived from an...

Blessed James Bell

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He was born around the year 1520 in Warrington, Lancashire, England.

Blessed James Benefatti

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Born in the late 13th century, James dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings.

Blessed James Bertoni

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At the tender age of 9, he joined the Servite Order and dedicated his life to serving God.

Blessed James Bird

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He was raised in a Protestant family but made the significant decision to convert to Catholicism at the young age of 19.

Blessed James Claxton

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He was born in Yorkshire, England in the 16th century, although the exact date of his birth is uncertain.

Blessed James Duckett

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He was known for his profession as a bookseller in London, where he gained recognition as a prominent figure in the...

Blessed James Fenn

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Notable for his commitment to his convictions, Fenn's life is a testament to his steadfastness and courage in the face...

Blessed James Gerius

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He is particularly revered for his exceptional devotion to the Sacred Will of God, which served as a guiding principle...

Blessed James Grissinger

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Little is known about his early life, but it is recorded that in 1432, he served as a mercenary for the army of Naples,...

Blessed James Of Africa

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Blessed James of Africa, also known as James the Mercedarian, was an adult convert to Christianity and a notable figure...

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