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 125Blessed John Mason
Little is known about his early life, but by his adulthood, he found himself in the service of a Mr.
Blessed John Morosini
Born in Venice in an unknown year, little is known about his early life and background.
Blessed John Munden
He studied at New College, Oxford and later became a respected teacher and schoolmaster.
Blessed John Nelson
The details of his early life and family background are not provided in the given information.
Blessed John Norton
He was born in Lamesley, Tyne and Wear, England, and little is known about his early life.
Blessed John Nutter
He was the brother of Blessed Robert Nutter, who was also a martyr.
Blessed John Of Alvernia
Blessed John of Alvernia, also known as John of Alverna, John of Fermo, and John of La Verna, was born in 1259 in...
Blessed John Of Cupramontana
Blessed John of Cupramontana, also known as John of Massaccio, was a Benedictine Camaldolese monk-hermit who lived in a...
Blessed John Of Ghent
Blessed John of Ghent, also known as the Hermit of Saint Claude, was a Benedictine monk at the Abbey of Sainte-Claude...
Blessed John Of Gracedieu
Blessed John of Gracedieu, also known as John of Grace-Dieu, was a Benedictine Cistercian monk who was born in an...
Blessed John Of Hungary
Blessed John of Hungary, also known as Blessed John of France, was a well-respected Catholic figure during the 13th...
Blessed John Of Montfort
Blessed John of Montfort, also known as John de Montfort, was a remarkable figure in Catholic history as a Benedictine...
Blessed John Of Parma
Blessed John of Parma, also known as Giovanni di Parma or John Buralli, was a renowned figure in the Franciscan Order.
Blessed John Of Penna
Blessed John of Penna, also known as Giovanni of Penna, Johannes of Penna, Juan de Pina, or Juan da Penna San Giovanni,...
Blessed John Of Perugia
Blessed John of Perugia, also known as John of the Pennies, was a Franciscan friar who lived during the 13th century.
Blessed John Of Saint Martha
Blessed John of Saint Martha, also known as Juan Santamarta, was a Franciscan priest who was born in 1578 in Prades,...
Blessed John Of Salerno
Blessed John of Salerno, also known as Giovanni da Salerno, was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the...
Blessed John Of The Grating
Blessed John of the Grating, also known as Giovanni della Graticola, John of the Grate, and John of the Gridiron, was a...
Blessed John Of Valence
Blessed John of Valence, also known as Blessed John of Lyon, was born in Lyons, France.
Blessed John Of Vallombrosa
Blessed John of Vallombrosa, also known as John of the Holy Trinity or John of Celle, was a Benedictine Vallombrosan...