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 José González Pérez
He was born on 21 March 1901 in Fuenteovejuna, Córdoba, Spain, and dedicated his life to the service of God and the...
Blessed Narciso De Esténaga Y Echevarría
He dedicated his life to the service of God and was ordained as a priest in the Diocese of Toledo, Spain, in 1907.
Blessed Bernardo da Offida Peroni
Blessed Virgin Mary Memorial of the Blessed
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen , who begat the Son of God, prince...
Blessed Inés Rodríguez Fernández
She was born on November 2, 1889, in Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain.
Blessed Josep Vidal Balsells
He was a devoted member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by St.
Blessed José Joaquín Erviti Insausti
He was born on November 11, 1902, in Echalecu, Navarra, Spain.
Blessed Timoteo Da Monticchio
He came from a humble peasant family and grew up in poverty, but his devout nature led him to embrace a life of piety.
Blessed Giacomo Bianconi Of Mevania
At the age of 16, he joined the Dominican Order at Spoleto in the year 1236, demonstrating from an early age a strong...
Blessed José María Urruchi Ortiz
He was a dedicated and devout Catholic who felt a calling to serve God at an early age.
Blessed Bernard Perani
He was the third child of a devout peasant family and was baptized on the day of his birth.
Blessed Rafael Lobato Pérez
He lived his entire life in the archdiocese of Seville and dedicated himself to his work as a carpenter.
Blessed Julio Melgar Salgado
He was born on April 16, 1900, in the town of Bercero, Valladolid, Spain.
Blessed Joan Farriol Sabaté
He was born on October 3, 1868, in Montblanc, a town located in the province of Tarragona.
Blessed Richard Kirkman
He dedicated his life to serving God and the Catholic faith during a tumultuous period in England's history when...
Blessed Andrés Vicente Helguera Muñoz
He was born on October 27, 1879, in Belalcázar, Córdoba, but his life was tragically cut short when he was martyred...
Blessed Symeon Lukach
He was born on 7 July 1893, in Starunya, Ivano-Frankivs'ka oblast', Ukraine, into a farm family.
Blessed Salvador Lobato Pérez
Saint Salvador Lobato Pérez, priest and martyr of the Spanish Civil War, dedicated his life to pastoral service within...
Blessed Dalmau Llebaría Torné
He was born on October 5, 1877, in Falset, Tarragona, Spain.
Blessed Élie Leymarie De Laroche
He grew up in a devout Catholic family and displayed a deep love for Christ from an early age.
Blessed Josep Roselló Sans
He was born on 24 September 1883 in Montblanc, Tarragona, Spain, and grew up in a devout Catholic family.
Blessed Thomas Percy
Born in 1528 in Northumberland, England, he was a member of the influential Percy family, known for their loyalty to...
Blessed María De La Concepción Rodríguez Fernández
She was born on September 29, 1895, in Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain.
Blessed William Lacey
He married a widow named Creswell and became a stepfather to her two sons, both of whom later joined the Jesuit order.
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Page 12Blessed Amparo Carbonell Muñoz
She came from a humble peasant family and received her education at a convent of the Daughters of Mary, Help of...
Blessed Amédée IX
Blessed Ana Julia Duque Heckner
She was born on August 14, 1898, in Salamina, Caldas, Colombia.
Blessed Ana María Aranda Riera
She was born on 24 January 1888 in Denia, Alicante, Spain.
Blessed Ana de los Ángeles Monteagudo Ponce de León
Blessed Anacleto González Flores
He was the second of twelve children born to Valentín González Sanitiz and Maria Flores Navaho.
Blessed Anastasio Garzón González
He was born on September 7, 1908, in Madrigal de las Altas Torres, Ávila, Spain.
Blessed Anastazy Jakub Pankiewicz
He joined the Franciscan Order in 1900 and made his solemn profession on 24 February 1904.
Blessed Andrea Bordino
He grew up during a tumultuous time in history and was deeply affected by the events of World War II.
Blessed Andrea Caccioli
He was named in honor of Saint Andrew the Apostle, an important figure in Christianity.
Blessed Andrea Calle González
She was born on 26 February 1902 in Plasencia, Cáceres, Spain.
Blessed Andrea Carlo Ferrari
His early education took place at the seminary in Parma, where he excelled in his studies and showed great promise for...
Blessed Andrea Conti da Segni
Blessed Andrea Dotti
Blessed Andrea Franchi
As a young boy, he entered the Dominican convent of Santa Maria Novella in Pistoia, where he received his education and...
Blessed Andrea Gallerani
He led a distinguished life as a soldier, displaying exemplary bravery and skill on the battlefield.
Blessed Andrea Giacinto Longhin
He was the only son of Matthew and Judith Marin, who were poor but devout tenant farmers.
Blessed Andrea Of Grosseto
Blessed Andrea of Grosseto, also known as Andrea di Grosseto, was a 15th-century Franciscan friar known for his devout...
Blessed Andrea Ximenez
While specific details about his birth, death, and other aspects of his life may be unavailable, his remarkable...