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 Florencio Pérez Moral
He was born on October 10, 1899, in Acedillo, Burgos, Spain.
Blessed Ángel Ayape Remón
He was born on 1 October 1915 in Cáseda, Navarra, Spain.
Blessed Mariano García Méndez
He was the eldest of fifteen children born to devout farmers Mariano Garcia Hernandez and Emeteria Mendez Grande.
Blessed Antonio Moreno Sevilla
Born on December 30, 1889, in Chaucina, Granada, Spain, he dedicated his life to his family, his faith, and his...
Blessed Amancio Noriega Nuñez
He was born on February 10, 1912, in Aguilar del Campóo, Pamplona, Spain.
Blessed Florentín Pérez Romero
He was born on March 14, 1902, in Valdecuenca, Teruel, Spain.
Blessed Nicolás Alberich Lluch
He was born on 1 January 1898 in Benicarló, Castellón, Spain.
Blessed Protais de Séez Bourdon
Blessed Ramón Grimaltos Monllor
Little is known about his early life, but he eventually joined the Society of Jesus, becoming a Jesuit brother in 1890.
Blessed Emiliano Busto Pérez
He was born on 5 January 1913 in Quintanilla de San García, Burgos, Spain.
Blessed Estanislau Sans Hortoneda
He was born on June 8, 1887, in Maspujols, a small village in the province of Tarragona.
Blessed Jerónimo Alonso Fernández
He was born on 1 October 1912 in Villorejo, Burgos, Spain.
Blessed José Polo Benito
He was born on 27th January 1879 in Salamanca, Spain.
Blessed Petra María Victoria Quintana Argos
She was the daughter of Antonio Quintana and Luisa Cuesta de Argos Cabanzón.
Blessed Francisco Alonso Fontaneda
He was born on 10 October 1915 in Valtierra de Albacastro, Burgos, Spain.
Blessed Juan Soler García
At the tender age of two days, Juan was baptized, signaling the beginning of his journey in faith.
Blessed Julio Múzquiz Erdozáin
Born on 11 April 1899 in the town of Aldava, located in Navarra, Spain, his life was marked by a deep devotion to God...
Blessed Julià Gibrat Marcé
Professing his vows within the Capuchin Order on 8 December 1899, he embraced the Franciscan charism of humility,...
Blessed Julián Iglesias Bañuelos
He was martyred during the Spanish Civil War, a period marked by intense religious persecution in Spain.
Blessed Justo Ramón Piedrafita
He was born on May 28, 1896, in Huesca, Spain.
Blessed Luis Iglesias Bañuelos
He was born on 19 August 1895 in Los Valcárceres, Burgos, Spain, and spent his life dedicated to serving God.
Blessed Félixcélestin Gombert Olympe
He was born on 5 April 1873 in Trets, Bouches-du-Rhåne, France.
Blessed Vicente Alberich Lluch
He was born on January 29, 1906, in the town of Benicarló, located in the province of Castellón, Spain.
Blessed Constantino Carbonell Sempere
He was born on April 12, 1866, in Alcoy, Alicante, Spain.
Blessed Ángel De Tena Martín
He served as an assistant pastor in the Hinojosa community, faithfully tending to the spiritual needs of the faithful.
Blessed Antonio Gutiérrez Morales
Born on 15 February 1908 in Córdoba, Antonio grew up in a deeply religious family.
Blessed Pere Gelabert Amer
He was a devout Catholic and dedicated his life to serving his community and the Church.
Blessed Lorenzo Ilarregui Goñi
He is venerated as a Catholic Saint and his feast day is celebrated on the 23rd of August.
Blessed Manuela Justa Fernández Ibero
She joined the Capuchin Tertiary Sisters of the Holy Family in 1887, and ten years later, in 1896, she made her...
Blessed Urbano Gil Sáez
He was born on March 9, 1901, in Bronchales, Teruel, Spain.
Blessed Franciszek Dachtera
He dedicated his life to the service of God and became a priest in the Archdiocese of Gniezno.
Blessed Jean Bourdon
He was the son of Simon Bourdon, a wheelwright, and Mary Louise Le Fou.
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Page 124Blessed John Fenwick
His family disowned him when he converted to Catholicism, a decision that would shape the course of his life and...
Blessed John Finch
His upbringing provided him with intimate insight into both worlds, yet he embraced Catholicism with profound...
Blessed John Fingley
He was born around 1553 in Barnley, Yorkshire, England.
Blessed John Forest
As a young man, he joined the Friars Minor of the Regular Observance at Greenwich, England, in his late teens,...
Blessed John Gaspard Cratz
Little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he spent several years as a young adult traveling around...
Blessed John Gavan
He received his education at the prestigious Jesuit College in Saint Omer, France.
Blessed John Gogniat
He was born in the late 15th century, although specific details about his birth and early life remain unknown.
Blessed John Grove
Not much is known about his early life, including his birth name or date of birth.
Blessed John Haile
He served as the Vicar of Isleworth, a parish located in Middlesex, England.
Blessed John Hambley
He was born around 1560 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England.
Blessed John Hewett
He was the son of a draper and received his education at Caius College, Cambridge.
Blessed John Hogg
He was born around 1565 in Ugthorpe, North Yorkshire, England.
Blessed John Ingram
He was the son of Anthony Ingram of Wolford, Warwickshire, and Dorothy, the daughter of Sir John Hungerford.
Blessed John Ireland
Although not much information is available about his early life, he is known to have served as the chaplain to two...
Blessed John Kearney
He grew up in a devout Catholic family during a time of religious persecution in Ireland.
Blessed John Larke
Born in the Kingdom of England, his life was marked by dedicated pastoral service.
Blessed John Lockwood
He embarked on a journey of faith and education, studying for the priesthood in Rome, Italy during a time when...
Blessed John Lowe
He dedicated his life to the Catholic faith and became a priest for the apostolic vicariate of England during a time of...
Blessed John Maki
He was born in Nagasaki, Japan, but little is known about his early life.
Blessed John Marinoni
Born on 25 December 1490 in Venice, Italy, Marinoni would go on to lead a remarkable life dedicated to the service of...